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FAQ012
What are pelvic support problems?
The pelvic organs include the vagina, cervix, uterus, bladder, urethra, small intestines, and rectum. The pelvic organs are held in place by muscles of the pelvic f...
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May 2011
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FAQ057
What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Many women feel physical or mood changes during the days before menstruation. When these symptoms happen month after month, and they affect a woman's normal life...
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May 2011
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FAQ077
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It is a common illness. Pelvic inflammatory disease is diagnosed in more tha...
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FAQ020
How common is painful sex?
Pain during intercourse is very common—nearly 3 out of 4 women have pain during intercourse at some time during their lives. For some women, the pain is only a temporary p...
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FAQ050
How do urinary tract infections (UTIs) develop?
Most urinary tract infections start in the lower urinary tract, which is made up of the urethra and bladder. Bacteria from the bowel live on the skin ...
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FAQ120
What is the digestive system?
The digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long-looping tube. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines (bowels), rectum, and anus. It al...
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FAQ150
When should I have my first gynecologic visit?
An obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn) is a doctor who specializes in the health care of women. Girls should have their first gynecologic visit between ...
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FAQ072
What causes sexual problems in women?
Some common causes of sexual problems in women include the following: Aging—A woman's libido (another term for interest in and desire for sex) and sexual activi...
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May 2011
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FAQ162
What are menopause and perimenopause?
Menopause is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for 1 year. The average age of menopause is 51 years, but the normal range is 45 years to 55 years.
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FAQ045
What are the benefits of exercise?
Regular exercise can provide the following health benefits: Reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening your heart, lowering cholesterol, and decreasing bloo...
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May 2011
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