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 an inflammatory condition that occurs when tissue similar to the inside lining of the uterus is … 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 but cysts develop within the ovary. Fortunately most cysts go away without any treatment. What are ovaries and … read more