Women's health refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy. These often relate to structures such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to, or most notable in, the female. Women's health issues include menstruation, child birth, menopause and breast cancer.

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Journal of Women's Health, published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., is a multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal that publishes clinical and research papers on health issues affecting women throughout their lifespan, and on gender differences in illness and treatment response. Includes original papers and review articles; editorial commentary; and pro/con discussions on controversial issues.

Online since 1996 http://www.obgyn.net OBGYN.net is the largest global website devoted entirely to obstetrics, gynecology and women's health. If you go there doctors answer women's health questions and publish current women's health information including information on the following conditions, pregnancy, birth, infertility, IVF, hysterectomy and alternatives, fibroids, gynecologic cancer, HPV, and many more topics.

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Penn's Women's Health Newsletter | Penn Medicine

Women & Heart Disease: Reducing Your Risk
Penn MedicineOver the past decade, great effort has been put forth to improve the recognition of heart disease in women. Despite medical advances, death from cardiovascular disease in women has not dropped in the last 30 years. Statistics show that in the United States, one woman dies every minute from cardiovascular disease. High cholesterol and lack of exercise increases everyone’s risk of heart disease. [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Turning Medicine into Motherhood: The AMIGOS Study
Penn MedicinePenn Fertility Care is investigating ways to maximize pregnancy rates, while reducing the rate of multiple gestations (twins, triplets, etc) through the National Institute of Health-funded AMIGOS study. The study seeks to determine if the rate of multiple gestations after ovarian stimulation with medications can be reduced. Participants must be women, age 18 to 40, who have regular [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Trina Salva, MD, Named Medical Director of the Helen O. Dickens Center for Women’s Health
Penn MedicinePenn Medicine’s department of obstetrics and gynecology is pleased to announce Trina Salva, MD, as the new medical director of the Helen O. Dickens Center for Women’s Health, effective January 1, 2012. Dr. Salva is committed to the center’s goal of providing the highest level of comprehensive health care to women in the community. Dr. Salva succeeds Bernadette Wheeler, MD, whose leadership [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Women's Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

Weight Management Programs For African-American Women Are More Successful If Held In A Church
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0800
As a brand new year gets underway, people all over America are resolving to better manage their weight and have a more healthy 2012. According to a new study, those starting new weight loss programs may be surprised to find out that both location and level of experience may influence their success...
Bone Density Testing - ASBMR Response To NEJM Article
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800
The recently reported study on bone density testing in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) may have inadvertently resulted in confusion about the use and recommended frequency of an important diagnostic tool used for osteoporosis, a very serious condition that affects many women...
Mentoring Helps Survivors Of Violence, Child Abuse
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:00:00 -0800
Can mentoring relationships help female students who survive childhood abuse or domestic violence? Absolutely, according to new research from Concordia University, published in the Journal of College Student Development...
Proton Pump Inhibitors Raise Fracture Risk In Older Women
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0800
According to an investigation published on bmj.com, hip fractures are 35% more likely to occur in post-menopausal women if they take indigestion medications, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). This figure rises to 50% if the women are former or current smokers. Globally, PPIs are one of the most prevalent drugs used, and are often used to treat acid reflex and heartburn...
Dropping Planned Parenthood Is Not Political, Says Susan G. Komen For The Cure
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:00:00 -0800
Breast cancer charity, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, says that dropping Planned Parenthood from its granting process is not political, and says it is "dismayed and extremely disappointed" that its action has been mischaracterized. The charity says it has taken actions to make its granting process stronger and more effective, resulting in Planned Parenthood being dropped from its list of grantees...
Indigestion Medications Raise Hip Fracture Risk In Post-menopausal Females
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800
PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), medications taken for indigestion, can raise the risk of hip fractures by 35% in post-menopausal women, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital reported in the BMJ (British Medical Journal). The authors added that women who smoke or used to smoke have a 50% higher risk of hip fractures when taking PPIs...

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