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Breast Cancer
Cancer is a scary word. But breast cancer is not a death sentence and every day there are more breast cancer survivors due to advances in treatments and drug therapy. Cancers are abnormal cells in the body which grow uncontrollably. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, although men get breast cancer too.
Cancer is a scary word. But breast cancer is not a death sentence and every day there are more breast cancer survivors due to advances in treatments and drug therapy. Cancers are abnormal cells in the body which grow uncontrollably. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, although men get breast cancer too.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs. See also: Breastfeeding tips; Overcoming breastfeeding problems; Breastfeeding mothers - self-care; Formula fee...
Breastfeeding is giving human breast milk to infants to meet their nutritional needs. See also: Breastfeeding tips; Overcoming breastfeeding problems; Breastfeeding mothers - self-care; Formula fee...
Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb.
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the endometrium, the lining of the uterus (womb.
Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.
Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens at the top of the vagina.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility. The tissu...
Endometriosis is a condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrium) grows in other areas of the body, causing pain, irregular bleeding, and possible infertility. The tissu...
Uterine Fibroid
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop within or attach to the wall of the uterus, a female reproductive organ.
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop within or attach to the wall of the uterus, a female reproductive organ.
Menopause
Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopp...
Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopp...
Menstrual Problems
Visit the Menstrual Problems Learning Center to understand its Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and more.
Visit the Menstrual Problems Learning Center to understand its Causes, Symptoms, Treatments and more.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant.
Polycystic ovary disease is a condition in which there are many small cysts in the ovaries, which can affect a woman's ability to get pregnant. 
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually ...
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to a wide range of physical or emotional symptoms that typically occur about 5 to 11 days before a woman starts her monthly menstrual cycle. The symptoms usually ...
Vaginal Yeast Infection
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.
This is a vaginal infection caused most commonly by the fungal organism Candida albicans.
Fibrocystic Breasts
Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign (noncancerous) changes in the tissues of the breast. The term "disease" in this case is misleading, and many health care providers prefer the term "chang...
Fibrocystic breast disease refers to benign (noncancerous) changes in the tissues of the breast. The term "disease" in this case is misleading, and many health care providers prefer the term "chang...
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, or the ovaries. See also: Endometritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, or the ovaries. See also: Endometritis
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (diabetes) that starts or is first diagnosed during pregnancy.
Postpartum Depression
Post-partum depression is severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs sometime in the first 4 weeks a...
Papillomavirus Infections
Genital human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by human papillomavirus. This is a group of more than one hundred viruses, at least thirty-five of...
Pregnancy Complications
A pregnancy that has maternal or fetal complications requiring special medical attention or bed rest is considered to be high-risk. Complications, as used here, mean the risk of illness or death ...
Vaginal Neoplasms
A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.
A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.
Mastitis
Mastitis is an infection of the ducts of the breast. It usually only occurs in women who are breastfeeding their babies.
Mastitis is an infection of the ducts of the breast. It usually only occurs in women who are breastfeeding their babies.
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB)
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical (anatomical) cause.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical (anatomical) cause.
Pregnancy
You feel sick but happy. You're tired but excited about the future. Your body is changing and your moods are volatile. You are pregnant. Are you ready? Learn about what's happening to you and your baby at the Pregnancy Learning Center. From preparing to get pregnant and preventing pregnancy, to knowing what to expect during pregnancy through delivery, the Learning Center offers a wealth of multimedia information to help guide you through this special time.
You feel sick but happy. You're tired but excited about the future. Your body is changing and your moods are volatile. You are pregnant. Are you ready? Learn about what's happening to you and your baby at the Pregnancy Learning Center. From preparing to get pregnant and preventing pregnancy, to knowing what to expect during pregnancy through delivery, the Learning Center offers a wealth of multimedia information to help guide you through this special time.
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Although this is not cancer, this is considered a pre-cancerous condition. Depending on the extent of changes, the c...
Cervical dysplasia is the abnormal growth of cells on the surface of the cervix. Although this is not cancer, this is considered a pre-cancerous condition. Depending on the extent of changes, the c...
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding is bleeding from the reproductive system that occurs six months or more after menstrual periods have stopped due to menopause . Menopause, the end of ovulation and menstrua...
Uterine Prolapse
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.
Uterine prolapse is falling or sliding of the uterus from its normal position in the pelvic cavity into the vaginal canal.
Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva, the outside part of the female reproductive system that includes the labia and clitoris. The vulva opens into the vagina.
Vulvar cancer is cancer that starts in the vulva, the outside part of the female reproductive system that includes the labia and clitoris. The vulva opens into the vagina.
Vaginal Cancer
Vaginal cancer refers to an abnormal, cancerous growth in the tissues of the birth canal (vagina). Vaginal cancer is rare and accounts for only 1% to 2% of all gynecologic cancers .
Postmenopausal Atrophic Vaginitis
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and a decrease in lubrication.
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina due to thinning and shrinking tissues and a decrease in lubrication.
Bartholin's Abscess
Bartholin's abscess is the build-up of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin's glands, which are located on each side of the vaginal opening.
Bartholin's abscess is the build-up of pus that forms a lump (swelling) in one of the Bartholin's glands, which are located on each side of the vaginal opening.
Female Infertility
Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex (intercourse.
Infertility is the inability to become pregnant after 12 months of unprotected sex (intercourse.
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs.
Ovarian cancer is cancer that starts in the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce eggs. Topics
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