Center for Young Women's Health
I get what feels like period cramps when I’m not on my period, sometimes accompanied with nausea. Also, when doing sports I get pain around where my ovaries are located. Why am I getting all of this?Some girls have mild cramping the first couple of days of their period and/or a twinge-like pain when they ovulate, but this discomfort should be relieved with over-the-counter pain medicine … read more
Articles Tagged: ovaries
Endometriosis: General Information
What is endometriosis? Endometriosis, pronounced, “end–o–me–tree–o–sis” can affect girls of all ages. It is a condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside lining of the uterus is found … read more
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency or POI (previously called Premature Ovarian Failure, or POF) affects approximately 1 out of every 1000 teens and adult women between 15-29 years of age. What is … read more
Endometriosis: Glossary of Terms
Active Hormone Pill: An oral contraceptive pill that contains estrogen, progesterone, or both. Add–Back Therapy: Hormonal therapy prescribed to help females with the side effects of a class of medicine … read more
Ovarian Cysts
Sometimes girls are told that they have a cyst on their ovaries. Fortunately most go away without any treatment. What are ovaries and ovulation? You have two, small, grape-shaped organs … read more