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Painful, Long and Heavy Periods Might Be Endometriosis
Woman have symptoms of endometriosis for an average of six to ten years before getting diagnosed. Actress Julianne Hough, wants to help women become more aware of endometriosis through the SpeakEndo campaign. Hough, who first had symptoms of endometriosis when she was sixteen, but wasn’t diagnosed for four years, says in an interview that she initially didn’t want to complain about her symptoms. “I’m a tough cookie. I’m hardworking. I could deal with it on my own.” But eventually, after continued severe pain and bleeding, she sought help.
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Why You Shouldn’t Panic about Tampon Ingredients
If you use tampons during your period (and 70 percent of American women do), you will go through more than 11,000 in your lifetime. So, when you hear that tampons could contain dangerous chemicals or cause toxic shock syndrome —a rare but serious disease — it’s normal to be concerned. And, as the best advocate for your own health, it’s important to know the facts so you can make the best decision.
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Is it Menopause? How to Recognize the Symptoms
While it is usually obvious when you get your first menstrual cycle, it may not be as clear when you have your last one. Menopause is a natural change that occurs when your ovaries no longer produce the hormone estrogen, your body no longer releases eggs and your menstrual period stops.
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STD Cases at an All-Time High
Cases of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are at a record high, according to a new Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) report.
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New Study Reveals What Causes Most Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common bodily infection, accounting for more than 8 million medical visits each year, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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In the Future, Hepatitis B and C May Be Less of Public Health Problem
As many as six million Americans have chronic hepatitis B and C, two viral infections that affect the liver.
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CDC: Low Treatment Rates for African Americans with HIV
Though the rate of HIV diagnoses has declined in the last decade, a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report finds that some
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Some Fertility Apps May be Wrong
The key to getting pregnant is to know when you ovulate, and more women are turning to technology for the answer.
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New CDC Guidelines for Zika: What You Should Know
According to Governor Rick Scott, Florida is the first state to have locally transmitted cases of Zika.
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Stopping Birth Control Linked to Lower Vitamin D Levels
Birth control is a critical part of family planning for many women and taking contraceptives can lead to less painful periods, fewer migraines and headaches during your cycle and potentially reduce your risk for ovarian cancer.
