What Is Ovarian Cancer? Ovarian cancer is a malignancy of the ovaries, the female sex organs that produce eggs and make the…
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What Are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow inside or on top of one (or both) ovaries. A cyst…
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Finding the Right Doctor for You Finding the right doctor can be a frustrating challenge. Our bodies’ systems are connected in complicated…
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Postpartum Depression: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
by explainingmedicine October 15, 2016What Is Postpartum Depression? Postpartum depression is a treatable medical illness that affects about 13% of women after giving birth. It can…
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Premenstrual Syndrome: A Visual Guide to PMS Symptoms, Causes and Treatments
by explainingmedicine October 15, 2016What is Premenstrual Syndrome? A week or two before your period starts, you may notice bloating, headaches, mood swings, or other physical…
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Begin ASAP Even if you’ve never taken care of your skin, it’s not too late to start. Your skin begins to age…
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Disease Prevention in Women: Essential Screening Tests Every Woman Needs
by explainingmedicine October 15, 2016Why Screening Tests Are Important Remember that old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Getting checked early…
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What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is the growth of tissue that is normally found in the lining of the uterus (endometrium) in a…