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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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Women’s health

ovarian cancer

Health care; Women’s health

Cancer of the ovary or ovaries, which are organs in the female reproductive system that make eggs and hormones. Most ovarian cancers develop from the cells that cover the outer surface of the ovary, ...

endometrial cancer

Health care; Women’s health

Cancer that develops from the endometrium, or the inner lining of the uterus (womb).

respite care

Health care; Women’s health

Care and supervision usually provided by volunteer organizations that provides a person's caregiver some time of rest or relief.

nerves

Health care; Women’s health

Cells in the human body that are the building blocks of the nervous system (the system that records and transmits information chemically and electrically within a person). Nerve cells, or neurons, ...

spermicides

Health care; Women’s health

Chemical jellies, foams, creams, or suppositories, inserted into the vagina prior to intercourse that kill sperm.

insecticides

Health care; Women’s health

Chemicals used to control or kill insects.

peripheral neuropathy

Health care; Women’s health

Classification of disorders that involve damaged or destroyed nerves. These disorders do not include the nerves of the brain or spinal cord.

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