Women’s Health

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Managing Endometriosis

Develop a Treatment Plan for Endometriosis Emily has suffered with painful menstrual cramps since she was 14 years old. As she entered her early 20s, the

Preventative Health Care

The importance of women’s health cannot be overemphasized. As vital members of the community, the workforce and the family unit, the overall health of women must

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Menopause is a normal change in a woman’s life when the body begins to produce less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

What to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Between 5 and 10 percent of women have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), also known as hyperandrogenism or androgen

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The Face of Women’s Health

A Perspective from Local Health Care Leaders The evolving landscape of health care in the United States is at best confusing and at worst confounding.

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Having a Baby Later in Life

What to Know About Pregnancies After 35 Opportunities for education, travel and career advancement are factors for young women today in deciding to postpone having

Premature Delivery

Margaret Smith was 17 weeks pregnant when she found out at a doctor’s visit that she was dilated and at risk of going into labor.

Fitness & Nutrition

The saying “if mom isn’t happy, nobody’s happy” rings true in pregnancy. When a pregnant woman dedicates herself to eating well and getting plenty of

Managing Discomforts

According to WebMD, the following solutions can help relieve some of the most common discomforts experienced during pregnancy. Compiled By Jenni Frankenberg Veal Nausea Nausea

Simple Steps

8 Steps Towards a Healthy Pregnancy Because a pregnant woman’s lifestyle significantly affects the child growing within her, one of the first questions she often

Prenatal Health Care and Testing

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, pregnant women should plan to visit a doctor once a month for the first 28 weeks,

Preparing for Pregnancy

What You Need to Know: Your Baby & Your Body Pregnancy is a dramatic time of change. Over approximately 40 weeks of gestation, a woman’s

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