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Anatomy of the Breasts
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Menstrual Health and Conditions
A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area
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Growth and Development
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Menstrual Health and Conditions
The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
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Breast Conditions in Young Women
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Gynecological Conditions
Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign.
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Amenorrhea in Teens
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Gynecological Conditions
Amenorrhea is when a girl’s menstrual bleeding (period) doesn’t occur.
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Acne in Children
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Adolescent Health Problems
Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Hair follicles are the areas around the base or root of each hair. Sebaceous glands are the tiny glands that release oil (sebum) into the hair follicles. The sebum moistens the skin and hair. The sebum and hair get to the skin surface through tiny holes called pores.
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Major Depression in Teens
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Adolescent Health Problems
Major depression goes beyond the day’s normal ups and downs. It involves a teen’s body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns.
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Female Teen Athletes: At Risk for Injury?
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Adolescent Sports Injuries
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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Knees Are Casualties of Women's Sports
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Adolescent Sports Injuries
Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.
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Menstrual Cycle: An Overview
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Growth and Development
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Menstrual Health and Conditions
A woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation.
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
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Gynecological Conditions
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Menstrual Health and Conditions
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms many women have in the days before their period starts. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.
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Endometriosis
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Pelvic Conditions and Care
The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus.This can cause pain, heavy periods, and infertility.
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Pelvic Pain
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Pelvic Conditions and Care
Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes.
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Contraception/Birth Control
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Sexual Health & Infertility
You have a lot of options when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't require a doctor's visit, but others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
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Vasectomy
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Sexual Health & Infertility
Vasectomy is surgery a man may choose if he does not want to father any more children. It's permanent male birth control.
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Infertility
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Infertility
Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. It could be caused by a problem with the man’s system, the woman’s system, or both.
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Infertility Risk Factors for Men and Women
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Infertility
Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STDs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
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Nutrition Before Pregnancy
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Preparing for Pregnancy
You need about 300 extra calories a day after the first trimester to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole-grains.
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Folic Acid for a Healthy Baby
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Preparing for Pregnancy
Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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Signs of Pregnancy/The Pregnancy Test
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Now That You're Pregnant
The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.
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Calculating a Due Date
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Now That You're Pregnant
First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
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Anatomy: Fetus in Utero
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Your Growing Baby
Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero.
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First Trimester
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Your Growing Baby
A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.
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Headaches in Early Pregnancy
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Your Changing Body
Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester when you should avoid many medicines.
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Hormones During Pregnancy
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Your Changing Body
Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.
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Amniocentesis
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Pregnancy Tests and Procedures
Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.
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Cesarean Section
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Pregnancy Tests and Procedures
Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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Perimenopause
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Menopause & Living Well
Perimenopause is the time around menopause when your body begins to change. You become less fertile and hormone levels fluctuate.
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Estrogen's Effects on the Female Body
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Menopause & Living Well
In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.
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