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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decongestants

Health care; Women’s health

Medications that treat cough and stuffy nose by shrinking swollen membranes in the nose and making it easier to breath.

laxative

Health care; Women’s health

Medicines that will make you have a bowel movement.

metabolism

Health care; Women’s health

Metabolism refers to all of the processes in the body that make and use energy, such as digesting food and nutrients and removing waste through urine and feces.

bacteria

Health care; Women’s health

Microorganisms that can cause infections.

mononucleosis

Health care; Women’s health

Mononucleosis, or "mono", is an infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus spreads through saliva. Mono occurs most often in 15 to 17-year-olds, but you can get it at any age. Symptoms of ...

Necrotizing enterocolitis

Health care; Women’s health

Necrotizing enterocolitis occurs when the lining of the intestinal wall dies and the tissue falls off.It mainly affects premature infants or sick newborns. The cause for this disorder is unknown. But ...