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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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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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Overactive Thyroid (Hyperthyroidism)

…young women. Two other common causes for hyperthyroidism include: Hyperfunctioning (overactive)thyroid nodules. One or more nodules or lumps in the thyroid grow. This increases the production of the thyroid hormone….

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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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Migraines

…common. Migraines may happen only once or twice a year, or as often as daily. Women are more likely to have migraines than men. There are different types of migraine…

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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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Hereditary Hemochromatosis

…developing symptoms between age 40 and 60; women start developing symptoms after menopause. Type 1 is the most common. Type 2: Symptoms may appear in childhood. By age 20, it…

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