Premature ovarian failure

WHO statistics on women in 43 countries, indicate that women's main and various illnesses stem from ovarian health;and, generally, reproductive health.

91% of adult women suffer from the following diseases:

1. 39.8% of the female face suffering chloasma, pregnancy spots!
2. 49% of patients suffering from uterine fibroids, breast lumps, ovarian cysts or other gynecological diseases!
3. Prevalence of 20% -30% due to premature ovarian failure and infertility!
4. 30% of patients may be the removal of part of or the entire uterus!
5. 5% -8% of patients may be transformed into cancer.

Premature ovarian failure become younger age trend 

Premature ovarian failure, has been presented to younger age trend of the past two years the statistical report, women over the incidence of the disease is increasing year by year, and to the younger age, the earliest reports on the smallest premature ovarian failure, British patients for only 8years old! Premature ovarian failure, the global adult female common nightmare!

Cervical Cancer 

Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.Causes, incidence, and risk factors Worldwide, cervical cancer is the third most common type of cancer in women. It is much less common in the United States because of the routine use of Pap smears.

Cervical cancers start in the cells on the surface of the cervix. There are two types of cells on the cervix's surface: squamous and columnar. Most cervical cancers are from squamous cells.

Cervical cancer usually develops very slowly. It starts as a precancerous condition called dysplasia. This precancerous condition can be detected by a Pap smear and is 100% treatable. It can take years for precancerous changes to turn into cervical cancer. Most women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer today have not had regular Pap smears or they have not followed up on abnormal Pap smear results.

Almost all cervical cancers are caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). HPV is a common virus that is spread through sexual intercourse. There are many different types of HPV. Some strains lead to cervical cancer. (Other strains may cause genital warts, while others do not cause any problems at all.)

Early Cervical Cancer Has No Symptoms

A woman's sexual habits and patterns can increase her risk for cervical cancer. Risky sexual practices include having sex at an early age, having multiple sexual partners, and having multiple partners or partners who participate in high-risk sexual activities.

Risk factors for cervical cancer include:

• Not getting the HPV vaccine
• Poor economic status
• Women whose mothers took the drug DES (diethylstilbestrol) during pregnancy in the early 1960s to prevent miscarriage
• Weakened immune system

Symptoms Most of the time, early cervical cancer has no symptoms.Symptoms that may occur can include:

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding between periods, after intercourse, or after menopause
• Continuous vaginal discharge, which may be pale, watery, pink, brown, bloody, or foul-smelling
• Periods become heavier and last longer than usual

Cervical cancer may spread to the bladder, intestines, lungs, and liver. Patients with cervical cancer do not usually have problems until the cancer is advanced and has spread. Symptoms of advanced cervical cancer may include:

• Back pain
• Bone pain or fractures
• Fatigue
• Leaking of urine or feces from the vagina
• Leg pain
• Loss of appetite
• Pelvic pain
• Single swollen leg
• Weight loss

Signs and tests Precancerous changes of the cervix and cervical cancer cannot be seen with the naked eye. Special tests and tools are needed to spot such conditions.

• Pap smears screen for precancers and cancer, but do not make a final diagnosis.
• If abnormal changes are found, the cervix is usually examined under magnification. This is called colposcopy. Pieces of tissue are surgically removed (biopsied) during this procedure and sent to a laboratory for examination. 
• Cone biopsy may also be done.

If the woman is diagnosed with cervical cancer, the health care provider will order more tests to determine how far the cancer has spread. This is called staging. Tests may include:

• Chest x-ray
• CT scan of the pelvis
• Cystoscopy
• Intravenous pyelogram (IVP)
• MRI of the pelvis

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The above information is from  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001895/  where PubMed Health is copyright owner.