PCOS is a common hormonal problem in women of childbearing age. The condition often is accompanied by other health problems, and can make it hard to get pregnant.
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Hysterectomy is surgery to remove your uterus. It may be done to help treat cancer, fibroids, or endometriosis.
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Nicotine in any form is toxic to unborn babies and can impair your baby’s brain and lung development. Vaping smoke may also contain some of the other harmful chemicals that are found in regular cigarettes.
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The major reason for the greater risk is that more women are smoking these days.
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A new study found that women who got the HPV test were much less likely to develop cervical precancer than those who were screened with the Pap test.
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If you’ve noticed small changes in your health, you may be tempted to shrug them off. But something small may be a sign of a more serious issue.
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Eating a lot of fish and legumes may help delay menopause. On the other hand, eating too many refined carbohydrates may help bring it on sooner.
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Screening mammograms are breast X-rays that can detect breast cancer before it causes symptoms. Experts agree that mammograms save lives. But there’s a difference of opinion about the best age to start getting them.
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Your medicine bottles have a lot of information on them. But few actually say whether they’re safe to take during pregnancy.
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What can you do to boost your mood and help keep the blues at bay?Here are 4 research-backed activities that can make a difference.
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Do you know the important steps to take after a workout to keep your body healthy and strong for your next session at the gym?
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Don’t let heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions sneak up on you. Instead, prevent them by seeing your doctor for a yearly well-woman checkup.
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