How do I know if I am depressed?
An APA expert answers common questions about women's mental health issues Depression is a common, serious, but very treatable medical disorder. Nearly twice as many women as men are affected by a depressive disorder each year. Depression is not ... [... more]
Healthy Minds |
On Exhibit at NLM
The National Library of Medicine (NLM), on the campus of NIH in Bethesda, Maryland, is the world's largest medical library. It collects materials in all major areas of the health sciences and to a lesser degree in such areas as chemistry, ... [... more]
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Cervical cancer screening
INTRODUCTION - The Pap smear is a common test used to screen women for cervical precancer or cancer. However, most abnormal Pap smears are not due to cancer, but rather caused by infection or low estrogen levels. This topic reviews the anatomy of ... [... more]
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Infertility treatment with gonadotropins
Gonadotropins are hormones (LH and FSH) that can be given in an injection to stimulate a woman's ovaries to produce follicles, which contain an oocyte (egg). Women who have not been able to become pregnant with clomiphene (Clomid®, Serophene®) ... [... more]
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Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis)
This topic reviews the diagnosis and treatment of public lice. Head lice are discussed separately. (See "Patient information: Head lice (Pediculosis capitis)"). DESCRIPTION - The pubic or crab louse is small (2 to 3 millimeters, or 0.08 to 0.12 [... more]
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Contemporary Women's Health: Issues for Today and the Future
 Contemporary Women's Health: Issues for Today and the Future [... more]
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Women's Health Issues In Nigeria
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Women's Health
Health care for women includes the entire spectrum of a woman's life, not just pregnancy and childbirth. Medical problems can affect women and men differently. Some serious medical issues, such as cardiac disease and heart attack, may be ... [... more]
American Medical Association |
American Women Are Waiting to Begin Families
In 2000 the average American woman having her first baby was almost 25 years old. In 1970 the average age was 21.4 years for a first birth, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released today. The report ... [... more]
Centers for Disease Control |
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Sex-based biology is the study of biological and physiological differences between men and women. Scientists have long known of the anatomical differences between the sexes, but only within the past decade have they begun to uncover significant ... [... more]
womenshealthresearch.org |
- Brigham And Women's Hospital - Press Releases
Read Content Only Request Appointment :: Find a Doctor :: HR/Careers :: Donate :: Contact Us :: Site Map Find a Doctor :: Directions :: HR/Careers :: Donate :: Disclaimer :: Privacy :: Contact Us Seasonal Health Tips Archived Press ... [... more]
brighamandwomens.org |
Women's health risks
Women's top health risks - Which conditions strike the most women? Can you prevent them? Do you worry excessively about developing breast or ovarian cancer? Your anxiety may be misplaced. Although these cancers can cut your life short, your risk ... [... more]
Mayo Clinic |
