Urinary incontinence, constipation, a feeling of heaviness and pain in the vagina, the sensation of holding a ball inside—all are symptoms of a complaint that many women are too embarrassed to so much as a whisper. Pelvic organ prolapse. Time lost to silence, however, is time lost to treatment. Speaking up early will give you […]

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.  Breast Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of timely diagnosis, it is a time to hail the survivors of breast […]

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Migraines as another potential result of fluctuating female sex hormones Migraines are another potential result of fluctuating female sex hormones. Female sex hormones and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) appear to be responsible for the onset of migraines. Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) is a molecule responsible for the onset of migraines.1  Fluctuating sex hormone levels, particularly […]

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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. In 2020, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, of which 685,000 died.1 Although 93% of women with breast cancer are over 40,2 it is the younger patients who have aggressive cancers with a higher risk of recurrence and death. A younger patient has […]

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What is HPV? The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a direct contact sexually-transmitted agent. There are roughly 150 known types of HPV.1 Between 2012 and 2016, an estimated 34,800 HPV-related cancers occurred annually in the United States.1  The human papillomavirus can cause warts in the genital area, respiratory tract, and even on the hands and feet.1,2 […]

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No typical presentation exists, but a new blood test could detect endometriosis. Endometriosis is a disease affecting millions of women. Endometriosis and its symptoms are varied and cause some women intense pain and problems conceiving children.1  Current standards require surgery for a final diagnosis of this disease. Doctors have been trying to find new ways […]

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Minimally invasive sampling and the accuracy of results enables various women’s home health tests to be accessible, convenient, and effective. At-home health tests for women allow the monitoring of specific health needs from the comfort of your own home. Testing kits allow women to assess their risk levels for conditions such as infertility, thyroid dysfunction, […]

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With around half of the female population experiencing symptoms related to menopause,1 option for relief of menopause symptoms is in demand. Symptoms vary almost as much as the potential treatments and range from non-medical to medical. Symptoms of menopause like night sweats and hot flashes plague many women due to hormonal fluctuations.1 Less common, but no […]

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