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WOMEN'S CARE
What Is a Healthy Weight for Women?
What is a healthy weight for women? Fine tune your body mass index (BMI) and decide if you’re within a good range by measuring your waist and elbow bone.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Low Estrogen Symptoms
When estrogen decreases due to menopause, surgery, or other conditions, low estrogen symptoms can affect weight, mood, sexual desire, bone health, and more.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Osteoporosis Risk Factors
Knowing your osteoporosis risk factors, how to prevent osteoporosis, and the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis can help you take action to keep your bones strong.
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WOMEN'S CARE
Hormones May Not Help Rev Up Your Sex Life
Many women lose interest in sex after menopause and hope HRT will help. But researchers have found that HRT might not help.
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WOMEN'S CARE
What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes fatigue and anxiety. Here’s how lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
8 Little Known Breast Cancer Facts
Among the important facts: There are now almost 3 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Symptoms of Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are common and may not cause symptoms. However, pain and other symptoms of ovarian cysts may indicate a problem needing medical attention.
Breast Implant Cancer Risk
Textured breast implants are linked to lymphoma. If you have these implants, learn about breast implant cancer risk to protect your health.
What Is Endometriosis?
What is endometriosis? The medical name for the lining of a uterus is the endometrium. When this kind of tissue grows outside the uterus as well, you have endometriosis.
Heart Disease Risk Increases Before Menopause
Don’t assume women don’t need to worry about heart attacks until menopause or later. Research shows women’s heart disease risk increases before menopause.
Social Isolation and High Blood Pressure in Older Women
Widows are especially likely to have high blood pressure, but older men who live alone aren’t. Lack of social ties are as unhealthy as being overweight, living with air pollution, or eating too much salt.
What Is Menopause?
When a woman’s reproductive system shuts down, she enters menopause, usually because of normal aging, and it sometimes occurs after a hysterectomy.
Bacterial Vaginosis
A vaginal discharge and itching are signs of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Learn the health consequences of this condition and why you should not ignore it.
Symptoms of High Progesterone
High progesterone can be a sign of a serious illness such as cancer of the ovaries. It can also affect your menstrual cycles and how you feel later in life. And men can have it, too.
Home Remedies for Yeast Infections
Are there home remedies for yeast infections? Research shows that some home treatments can help, but you should talk to your doctor first. Learn more here.