Sex and aging
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Breast cysts
A firm, round lump in breast tissue could be a fluid-filled cyst. Typically not cancerous, breast cysts often need no treatment.
Preterm labor
Going into labor before your due date is serious, but knowing the risk factors and how to manage them can help.
Endometrial cancer
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Learn more about this stage between the typical cognitive decline of aging and the more serious decline of dementia.
Mastitis
Redness, pain and swelling in your breast could be mastitis — inflammation of breast tissue. Find out about mastitis symptoms, treatment and self-care.
Triple X syndrome
Females with this genetic disorder have three X chromosomes instead of two. Symptoms can be mild or include developmental delays and learning disabilities.
Chronic cough
A cough that lasts for weeks could be caused by smoking, postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, respiratory infections, COPD or another underlying problem.
Vaginal atrophy
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Vaginal cancer
Learn about the symptoms of this rare type of cancer. Treatments for cancer of the vagina include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Female infertility
Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.
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