Women’s health

Women’s health

Health issues and subjects specific to women, such as menstruation, contraception, maternal health, child birth, menopause and breast cancer. These issues are often related to the female human anatomy such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to females.

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kidney

Health care; Women’s health

One of a pair of bean-shaped organs that sift waste products and extra water from the blood. They are located near the middle of the back, just below the rib cage, one on each side of the spine.

insulin

Health care; Women’s health

One of many hormones that helps the body turn the food we eat into energy and helps store energy to be used later. People with diabetes mellitus, a condition in which the body does not make enough ...

cystic fibrosis (CF)

Health care; Women’s health

One of the most common serious genetic (inherited) diseases. One out of every 400 couples is at risk for having children with CF. CF causes the body to make abnormal secretions leading to mucous ...

ovary

Health care; Women’s health

Part of a woman's reproductive system, the ovaries produce her eggs. Each month, through the process called ovulation, the ovaries release eggs into the fallopian tubes, where they travel to the ...

fallopian tubes

Health care; Women’s health

Part of the female reproductive system, one of a pair of tubes connecting the ovaries to the uterus.

diarrhea

Health care; Women’s health

Passing frequent and loose stools that can be watery. Acute diarrhea goes away in a few weeks. Diarrhea becomes chronic when it lasts longer than 4 weeks.