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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luteinizing hormone

Health care; Women’s health

A hormone that triggers ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum (empty follicle) to make progesterone.

progestin

Health care; Women’s health

A hormone that works by causing changes in the uterus. When taken with the hormone estrogen, progestin works to prevent thickening of the lining of the uterus. This is helpful for women who are in ...

osteoarthritis (OA)

Health care; Women’s health

A joint disease that mostly affects cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. The top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows bones under the ...

DNA test

Health care; Women’s health

A lab test in which a patient's DNA is tested. DNA is a molecule that has a person's genetic information and is found in every cell in a person's body.

social worker

Health care; Women’s health

A licensed clinical social worker (L.C.S.W.) is trained in psychotherapy and helps people with many different mental health and daily living problems to improve overall functioning. Usually has a ...

septicemia

Health care; Women’s health

A life-threatening condition usually caused by bacteria. It happens when the body’s immune system overreacts and interferes with normal blood processes. This can cause clots which may block blood ...