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Health Problems in African American Women: Other Cancers
Cancers occur when certain body cells don't function right, divide uncontrollably, and produce too much tissue, resulting in a tumor. Cancerous tumors then invade healthy, normal functioning cells. New cases of certain cancers occur more often in African American women, including colorectal cancer,...
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Abortion: the medical term for miscarriage. The various types include: Complete abortion: A miscarriage in which all of the products of conception have been expelled and the cervix is closed. Habitual abortion: A miscarriage occurring on two or more separate occasions. Incomplete abortion: A...
Health Problems in Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Women: Cervical CancerCancer of the cervix, a very common kind of cancer in women, is a disease in which cancer cells are found in the tissues of the cervix. The cervix is the opening of the uterus, or womb. It connects the uterus to the vagina (the birth canal). Cancer of the cervix usually grows slowly over a period...
How Babies Are Made - The BasicsEvery school child knows that you need eggs and sperm to make a baby. However, we need to examine the basics in greater detail , so let's start by taking a guided tour of the reproductive system. The Reproductive System of a Woman The sexual and reproductive organs on the outside of the...
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Understanding cervical cancer Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, the lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina, or birth canal.
Having survived cervical cancer Emily Monchojana now spends her time educating women in her community about the importance of looking after the health of their cervix to help protect them from the cancer. Ayanda Mkhwanazi of Health-e News Service, caught up with her during one of these educational...
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Cervical Cancer Patients Avoid Hysterectomies With Help Of 3-D Imaging Techniques A study presented by Dr. Renaud Mazeron at the World Congress of Brachytherapy reveals that many cases of hysterectomy, as well as recurrence and spreading of cancer of the cervix can be controlled effectively by delivering radiotherapy directly to the cancer with 3-D imaging techniques. After...
Dr. K: Colposcopy standard after abnormal Pap smear Q I had an abnormal Pap smear. Now my doctor wants me to have a colposcopy. What can I expect during this procedure?
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Gonorrhea - Common STDs Your Teenager Should Know About
July 30, 2007, 6:05 am
One of the many challenges of adopting an older child, especially a teenager, is to talk openly about sex and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Teenagers that have been in foster care are more likely to be sexually active than their peers are and less likely to use protection.
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Life Choices and Accepting ResponsibilityNovember 8, 2007, 6:55 pm
Unethical Adoption
In life we all have choices and different paths to take in life. It is up to us on which paths we choose and the choices we make in our lives. With our choices there are good and bad outcomes.
We all make choices we regret or second guess after the fact that we have...
Genital HPV Infection - Common STDs Your Teenager Should Know AboutJuly 26, 2007, 6:17 am
If you are adopting a teenager or you already have, you need to be prepared to speak openly about sex and sexually transmitted diseases. You need to know about the potential risk of disease, so you can share this information with your teenager. That is because teenagers in foster care are more...
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Adoption is Sharing for More Than One Family
Doug and I know first hand the heartaches of infertility, miscarriages, and premature births. We also know the complete joy and fulfillment that adoption brings. The following is a summary of the...
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Cervical Dysplasia/Stenosis Prevent Conception? - Fertility ...
Regarding other concerns, in addition to the aforementioned possibility of sexually transmitted infection risk, you might want to ask your physician to check and see if your cervix has been shortened by so many biopsies.
How To Monitor Your Cervix for Fertility - Characteristics, DayHow To Monitor Your Cervix for Fertility. Being aware of simple changes in your uterine cervix can help detect your most fertile times. Here's how:
Question about thinning cervix at 25 weeks (TWINS ...Hi ladies, I plan on calling my OB tomorrow and asking but wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this. I have a LONG cervix relative to most
Cervical Length During Pregnancy - FertilityCommunity.comThey probably won't measure again unless they suspect a problem, and even though my OB said anything over 3cm at 18 weeks is good and I am excellent, everyone seems to have much longer cervical length at this point. I still have these concerns about premature delivery or incompetent cervix.. every...
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Cervix - What is the Cervix - What Women Should Know About ...
What is a cervix and why do women need one? Learn more about the cervix and its function in women.
Cervix - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe cervix (from the Latin cervix uteri, meaning "neck of the womb") is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus where it joins with the top end of the vagina. It is cylindrical or conical in shape and protrudes through the upper anterior vaginal wall. Approximately half its length is visible ...
Beautiful Cervix Project - Love Thy Cervix!The Beautiful Cervix Project is a grassroots movement celebrating the beauty and intricacies of women
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Pregnancy Tips
Cigarette smoking can cause problems with the placenta--causing the baby to be born too early or have a low birth weight. If you currently smoke, consider quitting. It's healthier for both you and the baby.
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