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Women's Health

Women have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently.

Unique issues include pregnancy, menopause, and conditions of the female organs. Women can have a healthy pregnancy by getting early and regular prenatal care. They should also get recommended breast cancer, cervical cancer, and bone density screenings.

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  1. Women's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Women have unique health issues. And some of the health issues that affect both men and women can affect women differently. Unique issues include pregnancy, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/womenshealth.html - Health Topics
  2. HIV in Women (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding. How does HIV affect women differently from men? About one in four people in the United States who have HIV are women. Women who have HIV have some different problems ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hivinwomen.html - Health Topics
  3. Heart Disease in Women (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... type of heart disease in both men and women. It happens slowly over time when a sticky ... of your heartbeat How does heart disease affect women? In the United States, heart disease is the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseaseinwomen.html - Health Topics
  4. Sexual Problems in Women (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... concerns about marriage or relationship problems. For some women, the problem results from past sexual trauma. Occasional ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sexualproblemsinwomen.html - Health Topics
  5. Women's Health Checkup (National Library of Medicine)  
    Regular checkups with your health care provider are different from appointments for sickness or injury. Your checkups, which are also called well-woman exams, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/womenshealthcheckup.html - Health Topics
  6. Health screenings for women ages 40 to 64 
    ... of recommended screenings. Below are screening guidelines for women ages 40 to 64. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Have ... best for you. Screening mammogram is recommended for: Women ages 40 to 49 every 1 to 2 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007467.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Health screenings for women age 65 and older 
    ... of recommended screenings. Below are screening guidelines for women age 65 and older. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Have ... 70 to 79 mm Hg BREAST CANCER SCREENING Women may do a monthly breast self-exam. However, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007463.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Health screenings for women ages 18 to 39 
    ... of recommended screenings. Below are screening guidelines for women ages 18 to 39. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Your ... A screening mammogram is not recommended for most women under age 40. Your provider may discuss and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007462.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Excessive or unwanted hair in women 
    Most of the time, women have fine hair above their lips and on their chin, chest, abdomen, or back. The growth of coarse dark hair ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007622.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Female pattern baldness 
    ... the most common type of hair loss in women. ... minoxidil: It is applied to the scalp. For women, the 2% solution or 5% foam is recommended. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001173.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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