Treating excessive hair growth in women
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
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 MoreWhat busy women can do to prevent burnout
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There are millions of women who once they arrive home from work, take on their other jobs of being caregiver, teacher, housecleaner, accountant, chef, designer, landscaper, and nurse – and that’s all in a 24-hour day.
Major study finds early-stage breast cancer patients can safely skip chemotherapy
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One of the biggest causes of side effects in many cancer patients is chemotherapy. For women with breast cancer, there are many ramifications for their health depending on the type of chemotherapy used.
Read MoreKeeping healthy skin after menopause
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During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read MoreUnderstanding precancerous changes of the cervix
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Cervical changes are common in women and can develop at any age but generally occur in women in their 20s and 30s.
Read More6 potential causes of female infertility
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A woman is considered to be infertile if she has not been able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older).
Read MoreWomen and iron deficiency – 12 signs you may have it
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If a woman is found to have iron deficiency, she most likely will be recommended to take oral iron supplements and to increase her intake of food sources of iron.
Read MoreSmart solutions improving women’s heart health
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A woman’s life expectancy in the United States is 79 years so women can expect to live a large part of their lives with an increased risk of heart disease. Currently, 1 out of 4 women older than 65 has some form of identified heart disease.
Read MoreStudy finds diabetes risk cut in half in breastfeeding women
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It reduces their risk of breast cancer – Studies suggest that women who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 25 percent.
Top tips for relief from morning sickness
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Up to 85% of expectant mothers may experience morning sickness. The term “morning sickness” is a misnomer.
Read More10 revealing symptoms of endometriosis
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Endometriosis is an often painful disorder women experience with symptoms varying from woman to woman.
Read MoreQuiz: Test your knowledge about breast cancer
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Here is a quiz all women – and men - should take to test their knowledge about breast cancer – the most common cancer diagnosed in women.
Read MorePractical suggestions for women on easing a stressed-out life
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Read MoreSigns of alcohol abuse in women
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Drinking alcohol is done for a variety of reasons in many cultures, which does include women enjoying a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage.
Read MoreLupus – A silent killer among young women
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Lupus favors women 10 times more than men with it usually developing between the ages of 18 to 45.
Read MoreHelp mom make her health a priority
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This is where we can step in to remind her how valuable she is and doing what it takes to keep herself healthy. Here are healthful reminders all moms should be doing:
Top tips to prevent weight gain during menopause
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A phase of life many women approach with some apprehension is menopause, the ceasing of menstruation typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.
Read MoreThe connection between hypertension and postmenopausal women
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During a woman’s reproductive life, from the time of her beginning menstruation to menopause, most women are generally at a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
Read MoreHow to get a good night’s sleep when going through menopause
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Women reading this may think, “I’ll never have a good night’s sleep.” Even though it sounds depressing and unmanageable, getting a full night’s sleep is still possible.
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