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Hemophilia
In this inherited disorder, the blood lacks one of several clot-forming proteins. The result is prolonged bleeding, which can be life-threatening.
Incompetent cervix
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
This childhood condition occurs when blood supply is temporarily interrupted to the ball part of the hip joint, making it fracture easily and heal poorly.
Osteoporosis
Fractures associated with this bone-weakening condition can be life-altering. Good nutrition, regular exercise and medications can help.
Chickenpox
Learn more about preventing this once-common childhood illness. Also, find out how to recognize and manage it.
Double uterus
Learn about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this uncommon condition of the uterus. It is present at birth.
Moyamoya disease
This rare disorder occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or narrowed and a tiny cluster of blood vessels forms at the base of the brain.
Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatments of this itchy rash that most often begins before age 5, is persistent, and has periods of clearing and relapse.
Menopause
Find out about this biological change and its long-term health implications — and learn how to manage bothersome hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
Vulvar cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
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