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Health Topics Category Index Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Ovarian Tumors: Hormone ProducingThe ovaries are the female organs that make the body's reproductive hormones and eggs. They work most of our lives under the control of the brain. Sometimes they may fail to function normally. This happens when a rare form of growth in the ovary, called a functioning tumor, takes over. These are not always tumors in the form of life-threatening cancers, but they still need to be treated. Female and male hormones can be made by these tumors. As a result, many different problems can develop. If the female hormone, estrogen, is overproduced the signs will be:
If the male hormone, testosterone, is over produced in the female, the signs will be:
This can be confusing and frightening when changes like these happen. Treatment can stop most of these changes, especially if done early. Your doctor will need to do blood and urine tests to determine the right treatment plan. An ultrasound, a test using sound waves to study the ovaries, may also be needed. Surgery is usually required to remove a tumor. The tissue removed will be tested for cancer. If cancer is found, more surgery, cancer fighting drugs, or radiation therapy may be suggested. If no cancer is found, recovery is usually complete and rapid. For more information, contact your healthcare provider or Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Information Service at (800) 237-1225 / (319) 356-3000 or cancer-information@uiowa.edu or call the American Cancer Society at (800) ACS-2345 or the National Cancer Institute at (800) 4-CANCER. Copyright (c) 1999. HBO & Company (602) 230-7575. All Rights Reserved. |
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