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Birth Control Options

…it harder for an egg to attach there. Women who are sensitive to estrogen can take the mini pill. The mini pill only contains the progestin hormone. While it thickens…

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Colds and the Flu: H1N1 Influenza

…who are more likely to get really sick from flu-related complications including the elderly, the young (six months to 5 years), Indigenous people, pregnant women, anyone with chronic medical conditions…

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Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) – Heart Disease – Assessing Your Risk

…lower your risk. Path to Improved Health The following factors may impact your risk of heart disease. Age Men older than 45 years of age and women older than 55…

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Depression – How to Safely Take Antidepressants

…rid of the side effects. Considerations for women If you’re planning to get pregnant, contact your healthcare provider about your medicines before you try to get pregnant. If you accidentally…

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Fibromyalgia

…the hip joints and around the neck. Fibromyalgia is most common among people between 35 and 60 years of age. Women are more likely than men to have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia…

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Fifth Disease (Erythema Infectiosum)

…who have been exposed to fifth disease should contact their family healthcare provider. In about 5% of pregnant women, the baby develops severe anemia. When this happens, miscarriage or stillbirth…

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Gout

…your feet, ankles, fingers, wrists, elbows, and knees as well. Men develop gout more often than women. Women are more likely to develop gout after menopause. The condition can be…

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Interstitial Cystitis

…hold as much urine as it used to Pain during sexual intercourse In men, discomfort or pain in the penis or scrotum For many women, the symptoms get worse before…

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Mastitis

…are the symptoms of mastitis? Women who have mastitis feel generally ill. Other symptoms include: Breast pain Swelling A tender, red, wedge-shaped area on the breast A burning sensation while…

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Yeast Infections

…Yeast infections are so common that every 3 out of 4 of women will have one in their lifetime. Half of all women have more than one infection in their…

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