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womenshealth.gov

Empowering women to live healthier lives!

Call Us! 800-994-9662 • TDD 888-220-5446
Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (EST)

Body Image

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Developing a positive body image and a healthy mental attitude is crucial to a woman's happiness and wellness. Read on for tips to have a healthy body image.

Topics

About body image

  • When you look in the mirror, do you like what you see?
  • Learning to love what you see in the mirror
 

Body image and your kids

  • Your body image plays a role in theirs
  • Help your child have a healthy body image

Cosmetic surgery

  • Breast surgery
  • Botox
  • Liposuction
  • Varicose or spider veins
  • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD)

Eating disorders

  • Anorexia nervosa
  • Binge eating disorder
  • Bulimia nervosa
  • Over-exercising

Pregnancy and body image

  • How pregnancy can affect body image
  • Pre-baby body
  • Pregnancy and eating disorders

Looking for information on mental health conditions? Visit our Mental health section.

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Content last updated September 22, 2009.

Resources last updated September 22, 2009.


womenshealth.gov
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