Opportunistic salpingectomy is defined as the removal of both fallopian tubes as part of a surgical procedure planned for other reasons. The goal is primary prevention of ovarian cancer. The procedure is offered to patients who are not know…
PURPOSE: To support doctors in counselling women with genetic predisposition for breast or gynecologic cancers on endocrine interventions. METHODS: Evidence on the safety of endocrine interventions for fertility treatment, contraception, h…
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis are frequent diseases of the female reproductive tract causing high morbidity as they can significantly affect fertility and quality of life. Adipokines are pleiotropic signaling molecules …
BACKGROUND: Estrogen receptor (ER) β has been suggested to affect ovarian carcinogenesis. We examined the effects of four ERβ agonists on proliferation and gene expression of two ovarian cancer cell lines. METHODS: OVCAR-3 and OAW-42 ovari…