Does removing the fallopian tubes reduce ovarian cancer?
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Ovarian cancer is a formidable foe for women. Usually by the time it is found, it is already at an advanced stage.
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Recognizing symptoms of hypothyroidism in women
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Hypothyroidism is one type of thyroid condition many women suffer from. When we think of critical organs, most likely the heart, lungs, and brain come to mind.
Read MoreBreastfeeding linked to lower risk of endometriosis
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As a result, women with endometriosis suffer from chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, and pain during intercourse.
Read MoreWhen a woman experiences chronic pelvic pain
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The good news for most women is that pelvic pain is generally caused by a benign condition that is not cancer-related. But, again, pelvic pain that has lasted longer than a couple of weeks should be evaluated by a doctor. Even if the pelvic pain is not cancer related, it could still be something serious.
Read MoreWomen with excessive or unwanted hair growth
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The reasons for hirsutism in women are many. Why one woman has it can be entirely different from another woman who has this condition. Here are some possibilities as to why women may develop hirsutism:
Read MoreTop ways to fight against fibromyalgia fatigue
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What works for some may not work for others. But the only way to know is to give the following suggestions a try of fighting back the fatigue of fibromyalgia:
Read More6 common causes of infertility in women
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A woman is considered to be infertile if she has not been able to get pregnant after one year of trying (or six months if a woman is 35 or older).
Read MoreWomen’s secret to optimal health – muscle mass
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Thankfully, today women are highly advised to pick up weights pumping iron to build sufficient muscle mass to reach their best health.
Read MoreWomen and pelvic inflammatory disease
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The survey ran from 2013 to 2014 and included almost 1,200 women between the ages of 18 and 44.
Read MoreSurge of new moms in America dying after childbirth raises concerns
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In fact, a woman delivering a baby in the U.S. is more likely to die than a woman delivering a baby in Iran (20.8), Lebanon (15.3), Puerto Rico (15.1), China (17.1), and many more.
Read MoreMenstrual cramps can be reduced – here’s how
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Special chemicals called prostaglandins released by the lining of the uterus can increase the intensity of the contractions, especially if the levels are high.
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5 reasons some women dread sex
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FSD can fall into five types of problems and are the main reasons why some women want nothing to do with sex:
Read MoreCan a Vaccine Really Prevent Cervical Cancer?
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There are many different types of cancers and for women, cervical cancer can be a real concern.
Read MoreFighting menopausal weight gain
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For some women it may seem that no matter what they do, the pounds just keep packing on. Some women have even referred to this as “meno-pot” or a potbelly women can develop during midlife.
Read MoreWhy breasts are often not symmetrical
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The average breasts weighs between 7-10 ounces and are primarily composed of 12 to 20 lobules that spread out from the nipple like the spokes in a bicycle tire.
Read MoreMore women choosing home births
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An interesting phenomenon has been occurring over the past decade – births outside of hospitals have risen by 72% since 2007. Giving birth outside of a hospital setting has become more popular and common in the U.S., especially for white women, with almost 60,000 out-of-hospitals births in 2014.
Read MoreWhat to do if you find a breast lump
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Keep in mind, the vast majority of lumps found by women are not breast cancer – in fact, four out of five breast lumps end up being benign.
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