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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breast shell

Health care; Women’s health

A round plastic shell that fits around the breast. It is used to correct inverted or flat nipples. Also referred to as breast shield or milk cup.

antimetabolites

Health care; Women’s health

Anticancer drugs that can stop or slow down biochemical reactions in cells.

nutrient

Health care; Women’s health

Any food substance that provides energy or helps build tissue.

protein

Health care; Women’s health

Any of a group of large molecules that contain primarily carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. Proteins are essential to the structure and function of all living cells. Examples of proteins in the ...

vitamin

Health care; Women’s health

Any of various chemicals needed for metabolism. Vitamins are found in minute quantities in food, and some are produced by the body.

pesticides

Health care; Women’s health

Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, or repelling any pest. It also includes herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests.

diaphragm

Health care; Women’s health

Birth control device made of a thin flexible disk, usually made of rubber, that is designed to cover the cervix to prevent the entry of sperm during sexual intercourse.