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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Women’s health

coercion

Health care; Women’s health

To force someone to do something that they do not want to do.

intimidation

Health care; Women’s health

To make someone fearful in order to make them do what another person wants them to do.

forced prostitution

Health care; Women’s health

To make someone have sex for money, against their will.

contagious

Health care; Women’s health

Transmitted by direct or indirect contact.

artherosclerosis

Health care; Women’s health

Disease when fatty deposits clog the walls of the arteries.

sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Health care; Women’s health

Diseases that are spread by sexual activity. Also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

allergies

Health care; Women’s health

Disorders that involve an immune response in the body. Allergies are reactions to allergens such as plant pollen, other grasses and weeds, certain foods, rubber latex, insect bites, or certain drugs.