Women

Women's health concerns, including menopause, diabetes, staying healthy during pregnancy, heart attack, stroke, prevention, wellness & more.

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    Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?

    Having bleeding during pregnancy is not normal and requires a visit to your doctor.

  • A woman dressed in pink wears a pink ribbon on her chest to promote breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few years thanks to early detection.

    Breast Cancer

    Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, but its death rate has declined over the last few…

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    Breast Cyst Aspiration

    A breast cyst aspiration is an in-office procedure your doctor will do to drain a cyst in your breast.

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    Breast Pain in Women

    Breast pain in women can be caused by many factors, most of which are not serious health threats.

  • Electric breast pump and bags of frozen breast milk

    Breastfeeding: How to Pump and Store Your Breast Milk

    Pumping and storing breast milk allows you to continue to feed your baby breast milk through a bottle.

  • Busting Period Myths

    When it comes to your period, you may have more questions than answers. When does it start? How often does…

  • A woman having chest pains places her hands over her heart. Cardiomyopathy is a disease that causes your heart muscles to become enlarged, which can weaken your heart over time.

    Cardiomyopathy

    Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the muscles in the heart. It causes your heart muscles to become enlarged.

  • A woman clutching her cervix in pain

    Cervical Cancer

    Cervical cancer is abnormal growth of cells in a woman’s cervix. Cervical cancer is almost always caused by the human…

  • Cervical Dysplasia

    Cervical dysplasia is when there are abnormal, or precancerous, cells in and around a woman’s cervix. This doesn’t mean you…

  • Young woman massaging neck, which is in pain

    Cervical Dystonia

    Cervical dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes your neck muscles to contract involuntarily. This can make your head lean…

  • Man suffering from neck pain and stiffness holds neck

    Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)

    Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.

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    Chronic Pain

    Chronic pain cannot often be cured but it can be treated with lifestyle changes and other means.

  • A woman frowning and grabbing her lower abdomen while sitting on the couch

    Chronic Pelvic Pain

    Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by multiple medical conditions, many of which can be treated or managed with proper…

  • Man Drugging Woman's Drink In Bar

    Club Drug Use

    Club drugs are common, illegal drugs used at parties, bars, nightclubs, and concerts for the purpose of getting high.

  • Colorectal Cancer

    Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings.

  • female gynecologist performing a colposcopy exam on a patient in hospital using a colposcope

    Colposcopy

    A colposcopy is a type of women’s health exam. The purpose of the exam is to get a close look…

  • Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy

    It's important to know what skin conditions are common during pregnancy to help identify uncommon conditions that should be seen…

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    Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

    Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that often happens after an injury. It is believed to be…

  • Man holding chest in pain

    Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

    Coronary artery disease occurs when blood vessels that carry blood to your heart get blocked with plaque.

  • Woman holds her wrist in pain

    De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

    De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.