Endometrial Cancer (Uterine Cancer)

Endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer, occurs when cells in the endometrium (the inner lining of the uterus) undergo abnormal changes, multiplying rapidly without the usual cell death cycle. This uncontrolled growth can lead to tumour formation and, if untreated, may spread to other areas.

Ovarian Cancer: Understanding the Basics

What is Cancer?

Cancer occurs when cells in a part of the body begin to divide uncontrollably and grow rapidly. Unlike normal cells, which have a defined life cycle, cancer cells continue to multiply without dying.

Functions of Ovaries

The ovaries are essential reproductive organs in women, primarily responsible for producing two key hormones: oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones play crucial roles in various physiological processes and aspects of female health, 

The Role of the Ovaries in Menstruation

The ovaries play a pivotal role in the menstrual cycle, particularly in triggering menstruation when pregnancy does not occur. Menstruation is the cyclic bleeding experienced by women during their reproductive years.

Egg Production and Storage

A woman’s egg supply is finite. It is established before she is born. During foetal development, a female baby can have up to 6 million eggs. However, this number decreases rapidly, and by the time she is born, she has between 1 and 2 million eggs. This number continues to decline, and by the time she reaches menarche (the onset of menstruation), she has approximately 300,000 to 400,000 eggs.