Women's life stages
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Female sexual dysfunction
Learn more about female sexual difficulties — what causes them and possible treatments, including medications.
Fibroadenoma
Learn about this common breast lump. It is not cancer. Unless you have symptoms that bother you, treatment might not be needed.
Fibrocystic breasts
Learn about this condition that's common in women, including symptoms, possible causes and testing to determine when breast cysts might need treatment.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Learn about this type of cancer that usually happens in the stomach or small intestine. Treatments often include surgery and targeted therapy.
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.
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Learn about the causes and treatment of heavy menstrual periods.
Hirsutism
Learn more about causes and complications of unwanted excess hair in women and what self-care methods and medical treatments are effective.
Hot flashes
Hot flashes are the most common symptom of menopause. Learn about strategies for relief of hot flashes, including hormone therapy and natural remedies.
Incompetent cervix
Sometimes the cervix opens and thins early, putting a pregnancy at risk. Learn more about this hard-to-diagnose condition.
Inflammatory breast cancer
Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.
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