Seven myths about mammograms
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Recommendation says screen all women annually for urinary incontinence
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Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine estimated to affect up to 51 percent of women adversely affecting women’s physical, functional, and social well-being.
Read MoreA bacterial infection women shouldn’t ignore
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Sometimes a woman’s vagina is trying to get her attention letting her know something is amiss. In the case of any woman experiencing symptoms of itching, burning or pain in the vagina accompanied with a thin, milky, white or gray discharge and a fishy odor probably has a bacterial infection called bacterial vaginosis.
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Test your smarts about cervical cancer
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Take this quiz testing your knowledge on cervical cancer and how to keep your cervix healthy and cancer free:
Best health tips for women of any age
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There is also the concerning rise in opioid use among women and Alzheimer’s disease which is more common among females.
Recognizing symptoms of an ovarian cyst
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The fallopian tubes help connect the ovaries to the uterus with several pairs of ligaments that also connect each ovary to the uterus and pelvic wall supporting it in its position.
Read MoreFacts women need to know about interstitial cystitis
/For women, the intense pelvic pain as well as the urge to urinate frequently will justify a trip to the doctor to get it treated as soon as possible.
Uterine fibroids facts every woman should know
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One of the most common gynecological conditions affecting up to 70% of women are uterine fibroids.
Read MoreBreast augmentation – is bigger always better?
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of women make the decision to have the number one cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States which is breast augmentation.
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9 tips for menstrual cramp relief
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Special chemicals called prostaglandins released by the lining of the uterus can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels are high.
Read MoreThe worst health mistakes women make
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Women, for the most part, are better at taking care of their health than men. They are generally very good at keeping appointments with their doctor and taking prescribed medications as directed.
Read More7 potential causes of breast pain
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Mastalgia is the formal name for breast pain. Causes of the majority of breast pain is often associated with changes in a woman’s body during her lifetime i.e., menstruation, pregnancy, lactation, or menopause.
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10 things to consider when choosing birth control
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Before making a decision of which birth control to use, here are 10 things to consider when choosing the best way to prevent pregnancy:
Read More5 common myths about PCOS
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For any woman who has the most common endocrine disorder in females – polycystic ovarian syndrome or PCOS – is well aware of the mystery surrounding this condition and how best to treat it.
Read MoreDiabetes raises risk of heart disease in women
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Many women focus on their risk of developing breast cancer but for women with diabetes, they need to put that focus more so on their heart.
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