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Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral valve prolapse is a heart condition in which the flaps of the mitral valve don’t close properly. Most people…
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Morning Sickness
Morning sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some people have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that…
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Obesity and Pregnancy
Women who have obesity can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…
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Options After Fertility Treatments
When infertility treatments fail it can be very upsetting for a couple looking to have a baby. However, there are…
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Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…
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Osteopenia
Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s…
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Ovarian Cyst
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these…
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
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Pap Smear (Pap Test)
A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain is a knee condition. It’s most common in people who participate in high-impact activities that include jumping and…
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Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles in your pelvic floor weaken. It can cause constipation, painful urination and organ…
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs. It can make it hard to get pregnant and cause…
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Pelvic Ultrasound
A pelvic ultrasound allows your doctor to see the space between your hips that contains the sacrum, tailbone, bladder, sex…
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Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause.
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Peritonsillar Abscess
A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus near one of your tonsils. It can be caused by an infection…
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Pica
Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
olycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when cysts form on a woman’s ovaries.
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