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Posts tagged with ‘female’
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Pap Smear Test for Cervical Cancer
A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…
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Perimenopause | Symptoms and treatment
Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause.
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss | Causes and Treatment
Only 1% of women experience multiple miscarriages. They can be caused by health conditions including chromosome defects and uterus…
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Vaginitis | Symptoms and Treatment
Vaginitis is a medical term to describe inflammation of the vagina.
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Prenatal diagnostic testing: Amniocentesis and CVS
Doctors may use two methods – amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling – to see if your developing baby has genetic…
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Healthy Pregnancy Diet
Eating healthy is more critical than ever during pregnancy. You’re making healthy choices for two. Your food should reflect…
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Dilation and Curettage (D and C) Procedure
Dilation and curettage (D and C) is a surgical procedure of the uterus.
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Pregnancy with Twins or Multiples
Pregnancy with multiples means more than one baby in your uterus at once. They carry a higher chance of gestational…
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How to Take Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
Prenatal care means taking care of yourself and your baby before he or she is born, including living a healthy…
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Safe Over-The-Counter Medicines During Pregnancy
Over-the-counter medicines can present potential health problems if you are pregnant. Know the risks and talk to you doctor before…
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Routine Prenatal Tests During Pregnancy
Certain tests are common during pregnancy and essential for your health and your baby’s health.
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Early Pregnancy Loss
An early pregnancy loss is a miscarriage that occurs on its own in the first 20 weeks of the…
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Postpartum Health
After giving birth, your body changes and complications can occur. Learn the complications and warning signs.
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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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Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain can be caused by multiple medical conditions, many of which can be treated or managed with proper…
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Amenorrhea
Amenorrhea is a medical term for when a woman does not have menstrual periods.
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Evaluating and Treating Infertility
For couples experiencing infertility, it’s important to evaluate and treat the cause of the problem.
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types…
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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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Your Baby's Development: The Second Trimester
The middle part of your pregnancy is called the second trimester. It is made up of weeks 13 or 14…
