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Anatomy of the Breasts
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Understanding Breast Health
A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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Normal Breast Development and Changes
in
Understanding Breast Health
Breast development happens in certain stages during a woman's life: first before birth, and again at puberty and later during the childbearing years. Changes also happen to the breasts during menstruation and when a woman reaches menopause.
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Breast Biopsy
in
Breast Tests & Procedures
A breast biopsy is a small piece of breast tissue that is removed and checked in a lab. This is done to see if cancer or other abnormal cells are present.
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Breast MRI
in
Breast Tests & Procedures
Magnetic resonance imaging creates detailed images of the body using large magnets and a computer. For breast MRI, a woman will lie face down with her breasts positioned through holes in a table.
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Breast Pain (Mastalgia)
in
Common Breast Conditions
There are 2 main types of breast pain. The most common type is linked to the menstrual cycle and is almost always hormonal.
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Common Benign Lumps
in
Common Breast Conditions
The 2 most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.
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Breast Cancer: Risk Factors
in
Understanding Breast Health
,
About Breast Cancer
A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer: Introduction
in
About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.
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Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome and Cancer
in
Breast Cancer Genetics
,
Gynecological Cancer
People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.
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Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T)
in
Breast Cancer Genetics
A-T is a rare childhood disease that affects the nervous system and other body systems.
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Breast Cancer: Treatment Choices
in
Breast Cancer Treatment
The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.
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Breast Cancer: Surgery
in
Breast Cancer Treatment
Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.
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Endometriosis
in
Gynecological Conditions
The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus.This can cause pain, heavy periods, and infertility.
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Pelvic Pain
in
Gynecological Conditions
Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes.
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Cervical Cancer: Introduction
in
Gynecological Cancer
Cervical cancer develops from abnormal cells on the surface of the cervix that spread deeper or spread to other tissues or organs.
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Endometrial Cancer: Diagnosis
in
Gynecological Cancer
Cancer of the endometrium is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the lining of the uterus. It is highly curable when found early.
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Hysterectomy
in
Gynecological Conditions
,
Gynecology Tests & Procedures
Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Your healthcare provider may also remove one or both ovaries, and the fallopian tubes. In some cases, they may remove other parts of the reproductive system.
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Cervical Biopsy
in
Gynecology Tests & Procedures
A cervical biopsy is a procedure to remove tissue from the cervix to test for abnormal or precancerous conditions, or cervical cancer.
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Anatomy and Function of the Coronary Arteries
in
Heart Disease
Detailed information and illustrations about the 2 coronary arteries, which supply blood to the heart muscle.
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Coronary Heart Disease
in
Heart Disease
A person with coronary heart disease has fatty deposits that have built up in the coronary arteries. These deposits narrow the arteries and can decrease or block the flow of blood to the heart.
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Stroke
in
Stroke
A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It is an emergency situation.
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Tests to Diagnose a Stroke
in
Stroke
Tests that may be used to help diagnose a stroke include a CT scan or MRI, and an electroencephalogram.
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Electrocardiogram
in
Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. Electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain locations on the chest, arms, and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by lead wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted, and printed out.
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Exercise Electrocardiogram
in
Cardiovascular Tests & Procedures
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests used to evaluate the heart. For this test, electrodes (small, plastic patches that stick to the skin) are placed at certain spots on the chest, arms, and legs. When the electrodes are connected to an ECG machine by wires, the electrical activity of the heart is measured, interpreted, and printed out.
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Overview of Obesity
in
Understanding Obesity
Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health. Learn about obesity causes and obesity health effects.
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Finding Out Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
in
Understanding Obesity
Your BMI gives a fairly accurate assessment of how much of your body is composed of fat.
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Metabolic Syndrome
in
Obesity & Other Health Problems
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that includes the presence of a cluster of risk factors specific for cardiovascular disease. Metabolic syndrome greatly raises the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, stroke, or all three.
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Type 2 Diabetes
in
Obesity & Other Health Problems
When your body can't make enough insulin or can't use insulin, it is called type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn more about this condition.
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Medical Treatment for Obesity
in
Treating Obesity
Medical treatment can help with weight loss if your own efforts are unsuccessful—or if you have a medical condition that makes it crucial to lose weight.
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Maintaining Weight Loss
in
Treating Obesity
Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does.
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Weight-Loss Surgery
in
Deciding on Surgery
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) is a type of weight-loss surgery. Weight-loss surgery is also called bariatric surgery. It's often done as a laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions in the abdomen.
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Gastric Restrictive Surgery
in
Deciding on Surgery
Gastric restrictive surgery is a type of bariatric surgery or weight loss surgery. It limits the amount of food you can eat. This surgery may be used to treat severe obesity when diet, exercise, and medicine have failed.
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Osteoporosis
in
Understanding Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists.
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Bone Density Test
in
Understanding Osteoporosis
A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.
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Bone Scan
in
Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working.
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Bone Density Test
in
Orthopedic Tests and Procedures
A bone density test is used to measure the bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special CT scan that uses computer software to determine bone density of the hip or spine.
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Breast Augmentation Surgery
in
Breast Tests & Procedures
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Plastic Surgery
Breast augmentation surgery increases the size or the fullness of the breasts using sacs filled with fluid or gel. These sacs are called breast implants. Learn what to expect before, during, and after this surgery.
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Breast Cancer: Breast Reconstruction After Breast Surgery
in
Breast Cancer Treatment
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Plastic Surgery
Breast reconstruction surgery involves creating a breast mound that comes as close as possible to the form and appearance of the natural breast.
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Anemia Overview
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
Anemia is a common blood disorder. It occurs when you have fewer red blood cells than normal, or not enough hemoglobin in your blood. Here's what you need to know about this condition.
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Yeast Infection
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
Yeast is a fungus normally found inside your body and on your skin. When too much yeast grows, it can cause an infection. Antifungal creams or medicines taken by mouth are used to treat it.
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Headache
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
,
Headache
Nearly everyone has suffered from a headache. This article discusses several types of headache, how they are diagnosed and treated.
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How a Migraine Happens
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
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Headache
A look at what we know about how migraine pain starts.
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Cystocele
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
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Urinary Problems
When the wall between the bladder and the vagina gets weak, the bladder may drop or sag into the vagina. This disorder in women is called cystocele.
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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
in
Conditions of Concern to Women
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Urinary Problems
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections in any part of the urinary tract. They are a common health problem that affects millions of people each year. Women are especially prone to UTIs.
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Exercise
in
Sports Injuries
Physical activity is an important action that people can engage in to improve their health. Experts advise getting at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, aerobic physical activity every week for major health benefits.
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
in
Sports Injuries
Patellofemoral pain syndrome means that you have dull pain around the front of the knee (patella). This is where the knee connects with the lower end of the thighbone (femur).
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