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Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally and is also the leading cause of death among cancers in women. Worldwide, breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women, accounting for 25% of all cases. In 2018, it resulted in 2 million new cases and 627,000 deaths. It affects women, but rarely men. Breast cancer mortality is declining due to regular preventive check-ups.

Cervical cancer is a disease that can be caught during regular gynaecological examinations by screening, which is carried out once a year in the gynaecologist's office. When caught early, it is one of the most successfully treatable cancers.

A cyst in the breast is a hollow anatomical formation of varying size. It is separated from its surroundings by its own wall. The inside of the cyst may be filled with fluid or connective tissue. It may have several causes.

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac. It is surrounded by a thin layer of tissue. It occurs in the ovary or on its surface.

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg nests outside the uterus, most often in one of the ovaries. Why does this happen, where can the egg nest and what are the risks?

Female infertility means that it is not possible for a woman to become pregnant.

Inflammation of the ovary is a gynecological infection that often occurs simultaneously with inflammation of the fallopian tube, either by extension of the inflammation taking place in the vagina and uterus, or by inflammation of the surrounding organs. Most ovarian infections are caused by bacterial infection. Bacteria enter the ovary through the vagina or through the bloodstream.

Endometritis, i.e. inflammation of the uterus, is a bacterial infectious disease that most often affects women of working age between 20 and 30 years of age, often after childbirth or miscarriage, but can also affect older women. 

Inflammation of the breast is manifested by a painful and uncomfortable sensation in the breast. It most commonly affects breastfeeding women, but can also occur in non-breastfeeding women and men of any age. It is often caused by an infection that develops in the breast tissue.

The menstrual cycle is a complex happening in a woman's body, the task of which is to prepare the body for becoming pregnant. At a certain age in a woman's life, the body is no longer capable of natural fertilization and bearing offspring. In this case, the hormonal system stops the menstrual cycle.

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign tumor of the uterine musculature in women. What is it and how does it manifest itself? Can it be dangerous?

Ovarian cancer is a common cancer in women. It is the seventh most common cancer in women worldwide. It is one of the most dangerous diseases of the female reproductive organs. It can affect any woman, regardless of age.

Polycystic ovary syndrome affects a woman's reproductive health, cosmetic appearance and psychological well-being.

A polyp is a benign growth on the mucosa. One of the most common polyps is a polyp on the lining of the uterus. What are its cause, symptoms, manifestations and available treatment options?

Premenstrual syndrome is a set of symptoms that affects up to 90% of women of childbearing age. It usually appears about 2 weeks before the actual menstruation. The intensity and variability of symptoms is individual for each woman.

Puerperal infections occur in the postpartum period, during the first six weeks. They threaten the life of the mother. They occur after live births, stillbirths, but also after spontaneous abortions and induced abortions.

Yeast infection of the vagina is a very common problem in women, caused by yeasts of the genus Candida, or microscopic fungi, which is manifested by unpleasant itching, burning and discharge from the vagina.

Almost every woman will encounter some type of vulvar inflammation during her lifetime. Yet this topic is often taboo. How does vulvitis manifest itself and what are its possible causes?

Endometriosis refers to a benign, or benign disease that is affected by estrogen. It is one of the most common gynecological diseases. It affects women of reproductive age, especially between the ages of 30 and 40. Endometriosis is basically the occurrence of the endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, in places outside the uterus. 

Pre-eclampsia is a serious disease occurring only during pregnancy. It is manifested by high blood pressure, oedema and proteinuria (excessive protein excretion in the urine). It occurs after the 20th week of pregnancy, very rarely earlier. It is a very serious complication of pregnancy and childbirth, which threatens the life of both the fetus and the mother.