Surprising reasons why women sometimes need a hysterectomy
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In the United States alone, around 600,000 women have this procedure done which is a surgical removal of the uterus and sometimes the cervix and supporting tissues.
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WOMEN'S HEALTH
Essential facts women should know about osteoporosis
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All it takes is a crack or break from a simple fall reminding a woman of her risk for weak, porous bones.
Read MoreWomen and their risk of sleep apnea
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep-related breathing disorder in which either the throat muscles collapse, the tongue falls back into the airway, or enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids impede air flow.
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10 questions to ask your doctor about menopause
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At some point in a woman’s life she will go through the life transition of menopause.
Read MoreWhy women are misdiagnosed more often than men
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Women are not so lucky. In fact, women are less likely to get the correct diagnosis than men and therefore incorrect treatment and care they need possibly resulting in years of unnecessary suffering with a medical condition before it is finally accurately diagnosed.
Read More10 tips for staying sexual after menopause
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Think that “the change” means the end to good sex?
Read MoreWhat vitamin D deficiency means for a woman
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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone.
Read MoreKnowing these gynecologic cancer signs could save your life
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Each year close to 100,000 women will be diagnosed with a gynecologic cancer and approximately 30,000 will die from one according to the American Cancer Society. Gynecologic cancers
Read MoreHow to battle reoccurring vaginal yeast infections
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There is a type of yeast fungus called Candida albicans which takes up residence in the warm, moist places such as the gastrointestinal tract and the vagina.
Read MorePreventing middle age spread after menopause
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As women approach the “change” of life, their concerns may be focused on hot flashes and night sweats, but there can be another unwelcomed change - weight gain.
Read MoreTop reasons for infertility in women
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It would seem getting pregnant would be a straightforward accomplishment. But in reality, that’s not the case.
Read More4 strategies for the prevention of breast cancer
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There are four lifestyle risk factors consistently shown to decrease the risk of breast cancer. By taking steps today to modify your daily lifestyle habits, you can make a difference in protecting your breast health.
Read MoreStudy finds weight loss after menopause reduces risk of breast cancer
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It has been known that as a woman ages, her risk of breast cancer increases.
Read MoreVaginal discharge: What’s normal and what’s not
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When it comes to vaginal discharge, there is a wide range of what is considered ‘normal.’ As a woman goes through different stages of life, vaginal discharge can change.
Read MoreManaging food cravings when menstruating
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Many women can usually tell when their period is almost here or has already arrived – their body begins to crave more unhealthy foods making it difficult to control.
Read More7 Possible signs of breast cancer besides a lump
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Ask a woman who’s had breast cancer how they discovered it and most will say their first clue was finding a lump in the breast.
Read MoreUnderstanding pelvic inflammatory disease in women
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A condition known as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the organs of a woman’s reproductive system.
Read More8 myths about breast cancer
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Part of this is the fact breast cancer gets a lot of media exposure compared to other forms of cancer.
Read MoreStop fat-shaming by accepting a healthy body weight
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Admit it, have you ever said something on the line of, “If I eat that cookie it’s going straight to my big hips,” or maybe, “All I have to do is look at fattening food and I get fat.”
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