What percentage of ovarian cysts are cancerous?

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Thirteen to 21 percent of these cysts turn out to be cancerous. You may need the cyst removed if it's growing too large, is painful, or is causing some other problem.

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Normally, periods last for 2 to 7 days. If your period goes on beyond it then you need to consult a doctor to get tests done, know the cause and et treated accordingly.

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I'm a bit concerned because my friend has told me there's been no physical relationship with his wife, but she claims they have and even mentioned being pregnant once. The pregnancy test was negative, though. Is there any kind of test that can determine a woman's virginity? If so, could you explain how that test works? I'm looking for some guidance on this, as it's a confusing situation for him.

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I'm dealing with a fever and some chills, and even though I'm taking crosin and ceftum, it doesn't seem to be helping. I'm also pregnant and was prescribed ceftum because of a urine infection. Should I be worried, or is there something else I should be doing?

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