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Apr 09, 2019
Understanding Perimenopause
Most women are familiar with menopause, a stage later in life when women no longer ovulate or have periods.
Apr 04, 2019
Do You Have Endometriosis?
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of tissue normally found in the uterus implanted in places outside the uterus.
Apr 04, 2019
Hormone Therapy and Fertility
For years, doctors have been using two types of hormones—estrogen and progesterone—to treat a number of different conditions, including perimenopause. These two hormones are also effective components of treatment for some types of infertility.
Mar 08, 2019
What to Expect During a Mammogram
It can be nerve wracking to think about going to get a mammogram. But it's not as hard as it may seem. Learn more about what to expect at your mammogram.
Feb 25, 2019
More Than Just the Baby Blues
A new report form the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force finds that almost 15% of women suffer from some sort of depression or anxiety either during or after pregnancy.
Feb 15, 2019
Take Care of Yourself
Women need to pay attention to their health.
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Fertility Preservation for Young Cancer Patients
Aug 16, 2019
When parents are faced with a child's cancer diagnosis, they’re overwhelmed with fear about medications, surgery, and the possibility of losing their child. It can also be hard to imagine how cancer treatment now may impact their child’s future ability to have children of their own. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with Dr. Douglas Fair and Dr. Joe Letourneau about fertility preservation in young patients and what options are available.
Play InterviewHealth Minute: Will a Hernia Go Away on Its Own?
Aug 16, 2019
If you have a hernia and it’s causing you pain, you need to get it treated. Hernias will not go away on their own. Learn what treatment options are available from surgeon Dr. Rodney Barker in 60 seconds on this Health Minute.
Play InterviewHow Jury Duty Can Impact a Woman’s Health
Aug 14, 2019
t may not seem like it, but being called away to jury duty can have a big impact on the Seven Domains of Women’s Health—especially if you’re a working mother. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains the history of women serving on juries, how it can impact your health, and how to appeal your summons if you just can’t get away.
Play InterviewRising Costs Force Some with Diabetes to Sacrifice Basic Needs for Medicine
Aug 12, 2019
Millions of Americans with diabetes inject themselves with insulin every day, or multiple times a day, to manage their disease. While that’s hard enough the soaring price of the drug has made things that much harder. Nurse practitioner and researcher Dr. Michelle Litchman discusses the plight of people with diabetes who are having to undergo extremes such as foregoing basic needs and taking part in underground trading just to stay healthy.
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