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Posts tagged with ‘female’
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Preterm Labor and Birth
Preterm labor is when a woman goes into labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth,…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C)
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a female surgical procedure. It can be used for diagnosis, treatment, or following…
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Bleeding During Pregnancy – What‘s Normal?
Vaginal bleeding can occur during pregnancy for serious and non-serious reasons.
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Sexual Dysfunction in Men and Women
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunction disorders.
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Dysmenorrhea
What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is an overgrowth of tissue in the endometrium, in which the uterine lining becomes too thick and causes…
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Importance of Sexual Health
Being in good sexual health means you are well informed, careful, and respectful to yourself and others.
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Why Should I Breastfeed?
Deciding whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal decision. Learn about the advantages and challenges of breastfeeding.
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Uterine Fibroids
Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus. These growths can be very tiny or…
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Colds and the Flu | Viral Infections During Pregnancy
A respiratory infection is a viral, contagious illness. Most viruses are not harmful, but some can cause miscarriage or birth…
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Yeast Infections
A vaginal yeast infection is caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida. It is a very common ailment…
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Postpartum Depression Action Plan
Create an action plan for your postpartum depression to help you fight depressive feelings and symptoms after your baby is…
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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
Learn all about your baby's development during the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Your Baby's Development: The First Trimester
Learn all about your baby's development during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Intrauterine growth restriction is a term that describes a baby who is not growing at the normal rate inside the…
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Obesity and Pregnancy
Women who are obese can have healthy pregnancies. It is important to receive regular prenatal care to manage risks to…
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Diethylstilbestrol
Diethylstilbestrol is a man-made form of estrogen given to pregnant women from 1938 to 1971. It was found to increase…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Learn how your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy.
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
Learn about the body changes and symptoms women experience during their first trimester of pregnancy.
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Lupus and Pregnancy
Most women who have lupus can have normal pregnancies and healthy babies. However, it is important to plan ahead and…
