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Breast Cancer
A womans breast is made up of milk glands and milk ducts, surrounded by fatty tissue and connective supports. Uncontrolled growth of cells in any of these breast tissues can cause breast ...
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease where parts of the bone become weak and prone to fracture. This condition is more common in seniors, but can affect men and women of all ages. Osteoporosis is ...
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Menopause
Menopause is the time when a woman's menstrual periods stop and her ovaries stop releasing eggs. A woman is considered menopausal once she has gone a year without having a menstrual period. Therefore, the exact time of a woman's final menstrual period can only be pinpointed by counting backwards after the fact.
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Postpartum Depression
Having a baby is one of lifes most wonderful experiences. Its exciting and joyous, but it can also be very frightening. After a woman has had a baby, she may find that she is confused and ...
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Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition familiar to many women. Also known as ovarian cycle syndrome or premenstrual tension , its defined as a set of symptoms (e.g., moodiness, bloating, ...
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Endometriosis
The endometrium is the tissue that lines the inside of the uterus (the womb). It is the tissue that is shed each month when women menstruate. Each month it builds up rapidly in case of pregnancy, ...
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Placenta Previa
The placenta is a bed of cells formed inside the uterus (womb) during pregnancy. The purpose of the placenta is to carry nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the fetus and waste products and ...
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is not a disease in the usual sense; rather, it is a collection of symptoms that can affect a womans reproductive health and heart health, and can have other ...
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Iron Deficiency Anemia
The blood that circulates throughout the body performs a number of critical functions. It delivers oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, and carries life-sustaining nutrients. By acting as the vehicle ...
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Infertility
Infertility is usually defined as the inability to become pregnant after one year of sex without birth control. It affects about 10% of couples of reproductive age. In about one-third of cases, ...
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