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  1. PDF file Cervical Cancer
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ccervix.pdf
    ... the hollow, pear-shaped organ where If the Pap test finds more serious? a baby grows during a woman’s changes in the cells of the cervix, the? pregnancy. The cervix forms a canal doctor will suggest more powerful tests? that opens into the vagina (birth canal), such as a coloscopy. The doctor uses a ...
  2. Sexual Assault
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/sexualassault.htm
    ... room as soon as possible. You need to be examined, treated for any injuries, and screened for possible sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or pregnancy. The doctor will collect evidence using a rape kit for fibers, hairs, saliva, semen, or clothing that the attacker may have left behind. You or the ...
  3. Vaginal Yeast Infections
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/yeastinfect.htm
    ... and boost your chances of a vaginal yeast infection. These include: stress lack of sleep sickness poor diet, or extreme intake of sugary foods pregnancy having your period taking birth control pills taking antibiotics taking steroid medicines diseases such as poorly-controlled diabetes and HIV ...
  4. Lesbian Health
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/lesbian.htm
    ... In addition, these reasons may contribute to this risk: Lesbians have traditionally been less likely to bear children. Hormones released during pregnancy and breastfeeding are believed to protect women against breast, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. Lesbians have higher rates of alcohol use, poor ...
  5. Menopause and Menopause Treatment
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/menopaus.htm
    ... in a woman's body. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row (and there are no other causes, such as pregnancy or illness, for this change). Menopause is sometimes called, "the change of life." Leading up to menopause, a woman’s body slowly makes less and ...
  6. Insomnia
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/insomnia.htm
    ... the time leading up to menopause) women have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep; hot flashes and night sweats often can disturb sleep. Pregnancy also can affect how well a woman sleeps. How is insomnia diagnosed? If you think you have insomnia, talk to your doctor. It might be helpful to ...
  7. Urinary Tract Infection
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/Easyread/uti-etr.htm
    ... hurt other parts of your body. Also, if you're pregnant and have signs of a UTI, see your doctor right away. A UTI could cause problems in your pregnancy, such as having your baby too early or getting high blood pressure. Are there steps I can take to help prevent a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI ...
  8. Stroke
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stroke.htm
    ... atrial fibrillation (a kind of irregular heart beat), heart disease, or diabetes are more likely to have a stroke. Hormonal changes with pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause are also linked to an increased risk of stroke. How do I prevent a stroke? Experts think that up to 80% of strokes can be ...
  9. Urinary Incontinence
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/urinary.htm
    ... the problem often goes away by itself. Your muscles may just need time to recover. Being pregnant also can cause leakage due to: pressure of the pregnancy on the bladder and pelvic muscles vaginal deliveryepisiotomy (the cut in the muscle that makes it easier for the baby to come out) damage to ...
  10. BLEEDING DISORDERS
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/bleed.htm
    ... including: Hormonal changes during the monthly cycle The use of pain-killers like aspirin Taking birth control pills or other hormone therapies Pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding Blood type Intense exercise Stress Tests should be repeated to be sure a bleeding disorder is not overlooked. Women ...
  11. Uterine Cancer
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cuterine.htm
    ... much tissue that forms a tumor. Cancer of the uterus is cancer in the womb, the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows during a woman's pregnancy. There are different types of uterine cancers. Two types are endometrial cancer and uterine sarcomas. In the United States, endometrial cancer is a ...
  12. Cosmetics and Your Health
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/cosmetics.htm
    external D&C – color that can be used only in drugs applied to the surface of the skin and cosmetics For more information on cosmetics or hair dye, contact the National Women's Health Information Center at 800-994-9662 or the following organizations: Office of Cosmetics and Colors Automated Information Line, FDA, OPHS, HHS Phone: (888) 723-3366 Internet Address: http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-toc.html
  13. MWHW-Poster Session III
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/mwhs/poster3.htm
    ... Women” PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow St. John’s Riverside Hospital Yonkers, NY Dayna Campbell “Birthing Provider Supply and Its Affect on Pregnancy Outcomes in Rural South Carolina” MS, PhD (c) Department Chair Allen University Columbia, SC Keri Norris “Exploring Sojourner Syndrome: Stress, Coping and ...
  14. Workshop Session A
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/mwhs/sessionC.htm
    ... o:p> Deborah Scott, MPH 2 Speakers Running for Success: A Holistic Approach to Teen Pregnancy Rachel May, MS Erica Carter Moderator: Bernhards, Fran Rescue ...
  15. PDF file When to Call the Baby's Doctor: Print and Go Guide
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/tools/preg_call_ped.pdf
  16. PDF file Food Don'ts: Print and Go Guide
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/tools/preg_foods_dont.pdf
  17. PDF file Fish Facts: Print and Go Guide
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/tools/preg_fish.pdf
  18. PDF file Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Chart
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/tools/bbt-chart-blank.pdf
    Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Chart Month: _______________________? Temperature (degrees farenheit) Plot your BBT as a dot on the graph for each day in your menstrual cycle. Day of Month 99 98.8 98.6 98.4 98.2 98 97.8 97.6 97.4 97.2 97 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 Day of Menstral Cycle (the first day of your period is day 1)
  19. Cervical Cancer
    http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/ccervix.htm
    ... in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is the hollow, pear-shaped organ where a baby grows during a woman's pregnancy. The cervix forms a canal that opens into the vagina (birth canal), which leads to the outside of the body. If the Pap test finds serious changes in ...

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