A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
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Vulvitis is an inflammation of the vulva. The vulva is the outer part of the female reproductive system.
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Vaginitis is any inflammation or infection of the vagina. It is a common problem in girls and women of all ages.
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Major depression goes beyond the day's normal ups and downs. It involves a teen's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns.
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Bulimia nervosa is an eating disorder. A child with bulimia overeats or binges uncontrollably. This overeating may be followed by self-induced throwing up (purging).
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.
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A woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation.
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Vaginal bleeding and discharge are a normal part of your menstrual cycle. If you notice anything different or unusual, talk with your health care provider.
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Uterine fibroids are tumors in a uterus. They are usually not cancer.
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Vulvitis is inflammation of the soft folds of skin outside the vagina.
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Vertebroplasty is a procedure used to treat fractures or breaks in the vertebrae. In this procedure, a thick cement mixture is injected into a fractured vertebra to stabilize the spine.
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Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STIs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
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Pre-onception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
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Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.
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First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
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Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero.
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A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.
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Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines.
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Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.
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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.
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Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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Perimenopause is the time around menopause when your body begins to change. You become less fertile and hormone levels fluctuate.
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In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.
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