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Vaginitis
Inflammation of the vagina can result in discharge, itching and pain. Recognize signs and symptoms and learn when to seek treatment.
Hirsutism
Learn more about causes and complications of unwanted excess hair in women and what self-care methods and medical treatments are effective.
Gestational diabetes
This high blood sugar disorder develops during pregnancy and can affect your pregnancy and your baby's health. Read about risks, prevention and treatment.
Preeclampsia
Learn about the diagnosis, treatment of this pregnancy complication of high blood pressure with related damage to the kidneys or other organs.
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Get the facts before you try this technique that's popular among some people who practice alternative medicine, who claim it has many health benefits.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
This serious infection of the female reproductive organs can cause long-term complications such as infertility and chronic pain. Know the symptoms and causes.
Placenta previa
Learn about how this pregnancy complication is diagnosed and managed to reduce risks to your baby's health and your own.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome affects only females as the result of a missing or partially missing X chromosome, causing a variety of medical and developmental problems.
Adenomyosis
Displaced endometrial tissue from adenomyosis can cause an enlarged uterus and painful, heavy periods.
Bartholin's cyst
A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled lump near the vaginal opening. It's rarely serious, but when infected, it can be painful.
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