Friday, August 26, 2011

About Women's Health: Tanning Bed Risk Higher Than You Think

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
Welcome to your Tanning Bed Risk Higher Than You Think
According to an article in USA Today, 35 percent of girls under 17 use tanning beds. Many of these girls give very little thought to the potential consequences they may... Read more

How Well Do You Know Your Vagina?
What do you think about when you think about your vagina? There are several things to consider when you decide to learn more about your vagina. The first two things... Read more

What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
While there are several types of anemia, iron deficiency anemia is by far the most common anemia that women experience. Menstruating girls and women are most likely to experience iron... Read more

Staying Cool And Hydrated On Hot Summer Days
The summer season is upon us and it's time to think about preventing dehydration and heat-related illness. Did you know that about 318 Americans die every year of heat-related illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)? The sad fact is that most of these deaths are preventable -- if the victims understood the realities of dehydration and heat-related illness more clearly.
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Friday, August 19, 2011

About Women's Health: Top GYN Surgeries and Procedures

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Welcome to your weekly About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discuss a number of surgeries and procedures that women often undergo, as well as lots of other important information that you'll want to know about. Have a healthy week! Tracee

Top Gynecology Surgery and Procedures
Have you ever been to the gynecologist and been told you need a procedure for further evaluation of a GYN problem? Millions of women each year face the uncertainty of having a gynecological procedure or surgery performed. Learn about these common GYN procedures and surgeries before you need them and you'll be one step ahead when your gynecologist says you need further evaluation of your problem.
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Tubal Ligation Reversal
More than 650,000 women undergo tubal ligation in the United States annually, thus ending their ability to have children. What happens when circumstances change and a women decides that she really does want to become pregnant? Approximately six percent of women who originally decided that tubal ligation was the way to end their childbearing years will, within five years, decide that she does indeed want to experience pregnancy and the birth of a new baby.
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What To Expect During Laparoscopy
Laparoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used in procedures such as tubal ligation, gallbladder removal or hiatal hernia repair. It is normally performed in the outpatient surgery unit of a hospital. In most cases, patients can return home a few hours after a laproscopic procedure.

What To Know Before You Have A Hysterectomy
Are you facing a hysterectomy? Learn the facts about hysterectomy and alternatives before you decide whether hysterectomy is the right choice for you. It is critical to understand when hysterectomy is elective surgery and when it is necessary to save your life. Although hysterectomy may provide relief from your condition, it's important to explore all alternatives before you choose hysterectomy.

 


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Friday, August 12, 2011

About Women's Health: What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?

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From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health
Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. Today we discuss a variety of issues from iron deficiency to ovarian cysts, and lots more. Have a healthy week! Tracee

What Is Iron Deficiency Anemia?
While there are several types of anemia, iron deficiency anemia is by far the most common anemia that women experience. Menstruating girls and women are most likely to experience iron... Read more

Do You Have Ovarian Cysts?
Have you ever been diagnosed with ovarian cysts? Ovarian cysts are common during the reproductive years. Fortunately, ovarian cysts are almost always harmless. However, they frequently don't feel harmless since... Read more

Women More Likely To Die From Heart Attacks
A French study has found that women are more likely to die during the month following a heart attack than men. According to the study, women are far less likely... Read more

Birth Control
Birth control options and information for women. Covers types of birth control such as the birth control pill, the birth control patch, and other contraceptive choices. Includes birth control benefits and side effects, and other birth control information.

 


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