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Women’s Health – Don’t IgnoreSexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)Herpes is spread by direct skin to skin contact. For example, if you have a cold sore and kiss someone, you can transfer the virus from your mouth to theirs. If you have active genital herpes and have vaginal or anal intercourse, you can transfer the virus from your genitals to your partner’s read more… Menopause Menopause, unlike menstruation, is often viewed by the medical profession as a disease rather than a natural part of aging. It refers to the end of menstruation, but also commonly refers to symptoms that may begin a few years before periods stop read more… Self Examination of the Breast A breast self–examination is easiest in the shower, using soap to smooth your skin. Look for dimpling. Using light pressure, check for lumps near the surface. Using firm pressure to explore deeper tissues. Squeeze each nipple gently, if there is any discharge–especially if it is bloody–consult your doctor read more… Pap Smears Can Save Your Life No cancer screening test in medical history is as effective for early detection of cancer as the Pap examination. Sadly, 80 percent of women who die of cervical cancer have not had a Pap examination in five years or more read more… Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a condition of weakened bone sometimes called brittle bone disease. The bone that is present is biologically normal, but there is a deficiency on the amount of bone substance. There are other very rare conditions where the bone is not normal, and may or may not be mechanically weaker read more… Irregular Periods Normal menstrual cycles begin at the age of 10–14 years and for the first 3–4 years the menses can be slightly irregular since the whole process which controls these cycles has not yet fully matured read more…
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