Taking Charge: 卵巢癌患者的生活
A diagnosis of ovarian cancer may bring on overwhelming emotions, ranging from fear to confusion to grief. Talking about these emotions 和 the issues you face, such as body image 和 sexuality, 会有帮助. Your doctor can recommend support groups or counselors to help guide you through this challenging time.
卵巢癌的误区
Using birth control pills increases your risk of ovarian cancer.
这不是真的. Use of oral contraceptives actually reduces your risk of ovarian cancer. Other factors that reduce your risk include having been pregnant, 母乳喂养, 和, for reasons that are not well understood, 输卵管结扎.
病人 who had both ovaries removed as part of treatment can't use hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
这不是真的. Women who have had this disease can take supplemental hormones. Use of these hormones has no effect on whether their disease recurs. It does, however, help to manage symptoms of 更年期 caused by removal of the ovaries 和 to protect against bone loss, just as it does in women who have not had ovarian cancer.
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加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only 和 is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.