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Alzheimer’s Disease

…been some debate on whether Alzheimer’s disease being more common in women than in men. According to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, international evidence has not consistently shown this to…

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Depression

…feelings. If you or your child, teen, or older relative is depressed, it’s not their fault. Left untreated, depression can last for weeks, months, or even years. Women are twice…

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Hyperthyroidism

…the heart Nervousness, anxiety or irritability Tremors (trembling of the hands and fingers) Changes in menstrual patterns (usually lighter flow, less frequent periods) in women Increased sensitivity to heat Increased…

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Depo-Provera – An Injectable Contraceptive

…giving you the injection. Most women who use Depo-Provera have changes in their menstrual periods. These may include: Bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods. An increase or decrease in menstrual…

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Calcium – What You Need to Know

…700 mg Children 4-8 years 1000 mg Children 9-18 years 1300 mg Adults 19-50 years 1000 mg Adults 51-70 years Men Women   1000 mg 1200 mg Adults > 70…

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Genital Warts

…men, genital warts can grow on the penis, near the anus, or between the penis and the scrotum. In women, genital warts may grow on the vulva and perineal area,…

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Gestational Diabetes

…should. This causes the level of sugar in your blood to become higher than normal. Gestational diabetes can affect about 3-20 percent of pregnant women, depending on risk factors. It…

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Hip Fractures

…injuries. However, hip fractures are more common in people 65 and older. It also is more common in women. That’s because women often have a disease that weakens bones. This…

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Morning Sickness

…sickness refers to the nausea and vomiting that some women have when they become pregnant. Morning sickness is very common in early pregnancy — it affects more than half of…

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Dyspareunia

…painful sex for women. Also, it causes pain during tampon use. The pain can be in the genital area or deep inside the pelvis. SYMPTOMS The pain may feel sharp,…

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