American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Posts tagged with ‘female’
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Menopause
Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
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Yeast Infections
Vaginal yeast infections are caused by a fungus called Candida. If the vagina isn’t acidic enough, too many yeast can…
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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: First Trimester
The first trimester of pregnancy can be exciting and scary. A person’s body goes through a lot of changes—physically and…
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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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Changes in Your Body During Pregnancy: Second Trimester
Your body continues to change in the second trimester of pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, so does your…
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After 40: Women’s Nutrition and Metabolism Needs
Nutritional needs (food and water) and metabolism (how fast your body converts food to energy) change for women as they…
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Your Baby's Development: The First Trimester
From conception to delivery, your baby goes through several stages of development. The first third of your pregnancy is called…
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Hair Loss
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive…
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Ultrasound During Pregnancy
A fetal ultrasound is a test that uses sound waves to create an image of your unborn baby on a…
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Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex.
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Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive
Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it…
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Recovering from Delivery (Postpartum Recovery)
Fully recovering from pregnancy and childbirth can take months, and it may be even longer before you feel like yourself…
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Natural Family Planning
Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when…
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Intrauterine Device (IUD)
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control used to prevent pregnancy. There are 2 types of IUDs…
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Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy
Not only is getting a flu shot safe for pregnant women, but it will also help to protect both you…
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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.
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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Birth Control: How to Use Your Diaphragm
A diaphragm is reusable dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening of a woman’s cervix and works as a form…
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Preventive Services for Healthy Living
A preventive service might be a test, an immunization or vaccine, or advice from your doctor. These services can detect…
