Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

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What are hepatitis B and hepatitis C? Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Both diseases are contagious and can l...

Dysmenorrhea

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What is dysmenorrhea? Pain associated with menstruation is called dysmenorrhea.

Depression

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What is depression? Depression is a common but serious illness. It is more than just feeling sad or upset for a short time or feeling grief after a loss. Depression changes your thoughts, feelings, ...

Its Time to Quit Smoking

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What are the dangers of smoking? Smoking is a leading cause of death in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths in women than any other type of cancer, including breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Anot...

Having Twins

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What causes a twin pregnancy? Having twins runs in some families. The most important factor, however, is age. Women older than 30 years are more likely to have twins than are younger women. One reas...

Implants Injections Rings and Patches - Hormonal Birth Control Options

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What are hormonal birth control methods? Besides oral contraceptives (birth control pills) and the hormonal intrauterine device, there are several other forms of hormonal birth control: implants, in...

Evaluating Infertility

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What is an infertility evaluation? During an infertility evaluation, exams and tests are done to try to find the cause of infertility. If a cause is found, treatment may be possible. Infertility oft...

Dilation and Curettage

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What is dilation and curettage (D&C)? D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue ...

The Breast Self-Exam

PFS002 The Breast Self-Exam The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Women’s Health Care Physicians patient education FactSheet PFS002 Breast Self-Exam MAY 2012 Breast self-aware...

Your Changing Body

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What is puberty? Puberty is the time when your body changes and becomes more like an adult.