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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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colonoscopy
Health care; Women’s health
A diagnostic procedure in which a flexible tube with a light source in inserted into the colon (large intestine or large bowel) through the anus to view all sections of the colon for abnormalities.
endoscopy
Health care; Women’s health
A diagnostic procedure in which a thin, flexible tube is introduced through the mouth or rectum to view parts of the digestive tract.
celiac disease
Health care; Women’s health
A digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. When people with celiac disease eat foods containing gluten, their immune system responds ...
lactose intolerance
Health care; Women’s health
A digestive disorder in which the body cannot digest or absorb lactose, a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products.
tuberculosis
Health care; Women’s health
A disease caused by bacteria that usually affects your lungs. Tuberculosis (TB) bacteria is spread through the air from one person to another. If someone with TB of the lungs or throat coughs or ...
chicken pox
Health care; Women’s health
A disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which results in a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever.
diabetes
Health care; Women’s health
A disease in which blood glucose (blood sugar) levels are above normal. There are two main types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a problem with the body's defense system, called the immune ...
