Women's Health
Topics
Women's Health
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual cramps)
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Endometriosis
- In Vitro Fertilization
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Ovarian Cancer
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Vaginal Yeast Infection
Risks and complications from varicose veins
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It is very uncommon for health risks and complications to arise as a result of the development of varicose veins.
If and when complications do arise, they usually occur several years af...
Information about the HPV vaccine
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In 2006, an HPV vaccine was licensed by the Food and Drug Administration, becoming the first licensed vaccine developed to prevent cervical cancer and other diseases in female...
What are the causes of cervical cancer?
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Cervical cancer is caused by abnormal changes in cells due to HPV infection. HPV infections are the cause of 99.7% of all cervical cancers. There are over 100 typ...
What are the risk factors for breast cancer?
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There are several genetic and environmental risk factors for breast cancer. Only about 30% of breast cancer patients have an identifiable risk factor.
Bacterial vaginosis and pregnancy
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The risk of pregnancy complications with bacterial vaginosis infection is well documented. However, research results are mixed as to whether all pregnan...
Hair loss in Women
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It may be surprising to discover that 40% of hair loss cases occur in women. Hair loss in women may not be as obvious as hair loss spreads evenly along the scalp. Men, on the other hand, tend to ...
