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Birth control options: Choosing the best for your lifestyle
With so many birth control options available, choosing one may be confusing. Heather Sommers, an…
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Abnormal Pap smear: Next steps
Pap smears are an important part of a woman’s health care because they detect abnormal…
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Looking for a positive childbirth experience? Start with a birth plan
Every birth is different. However, according to womenshealth.gov, labor and delivery lasts up to 15…
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How to treat pelvic pain
There are a variety of reasons for women to experience pelvic pain, including childbirth, aging,…
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My doctor says I have uterine fibroids – now what?
Fibroids are benign collections of tissue that develop in the uterus. They are very common,…
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Breastfeeding: Lactation consultants offer resources before and after birth
As an expectant mother, you may research breastfeeding, or read a few baby books on…
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Toxic shock syndrome symptoms and treatments
Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious illness caused by bacteria. Toxic shock syndrome can…
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Relief from sciatica is possible, even during pregnancy
Sciatica is a general term describing nerve pain that starts in the low back and…
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Cervical cancer: Options for prevention, treatment
Most cervical cancers, caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented or treated, especially…
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