A closer look at the structure of the breast.
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The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva.
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Some breast changes or conditions are related to a young woman's menstrual cycle, but others may occur at any time. Most breast conditions are benign.
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Amenorrhea is when a girl's menstrual bleeding (period) doesn't occur.
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Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Hair follicles are the areas around the base or root of each hair. Sebaceous glands are the tiny glands that release oil (sebum) into the hair follicles. The sebum moistens the skin and hair. The sebum and hair get to the skin surface through tiny holes called pores.
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Major depression goes beyond the day's normal ups and downs. It involves a teen's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect and disrupt eating, sleeping, or thinking patterns.
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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Active women are at least twice as likely to suffer serious knee injuries as men, but it's not just athletes who are at risk.
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A woman is generally most fertile (able to become pregnant) a few days before, during, and after ovulation.
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of emotional and physical symptoms many women have in the days before their period starts. Lifestyle changes and sometimes medicines can help manage symptoms.
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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 is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes.
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You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.
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Vasectomy is surgery a man may choose if he doesn't want to father any more children. It is permanent male birth control.
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Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. Anyone can have infertility problems. Read on to learn more.
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Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STDs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
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Pre-conception nutrition is a vital part of preparing for pregnancy. Read on to learn more about your nutritional needs before getting pregnant.
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Getting enough folic acid can reduce the risk for neural tube defects (NTDs) and may also reduce the risk for other serious birth defects of the brain and spinal cord.
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The signs of pregnancy vary from woman to woman, but the most obvious sign usually is a missed period.
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First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
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Definitions of terms related to the anatomy of a fetus in utero.
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A healthy first trimester is crucial to the normal development of your baby. You may not be showing much on the outside, but inside, all the major body organs and systems of the fetus are forming.
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Managing headaches is especially tricky in the first trimester. This is a time when you should stay away from many medicines.
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Many hormone levels are affected in the body during pregnancy, with several hormones playing major roles.
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Amniocentesis is a procedure used to take out a small sample of the amniotic fluid for testing.
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Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus.
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Perimenopause is the time around menopause when your body begins to change. You become less fertile and hormone levels fluctuate.
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In addition to regulating the menstrual cycle, estrogen affects the reproductive tract, the urinary tract, the heart and blood vessels, bones, breasts, skin, hair, mucous membranes, pelvic muscles, and the brain.
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