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Are Seasonique birth control pills and cystitis related?

I'm 29, and I've been taking Seasonique birth controls for a couple of months. I haven't had any problems with them so far. However, I recently was diagnosed with cystitis after...
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What causes myoma?

I'm only 32 years old and my doctor diagnosed me with myoma. My fibroids are not large and are benign; they mainly cause heavy periods. What usually causes myoma?
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What causes whiteheads on breasts after childbirth?

After my child was born, I noticed that I developed whiteheads on my breasts. What causes whiteheads to be on a woman's breasts after childbirth?
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Does a uterine biopsy affect my menstrual cycle?

My partner and I have been having trouble conceiving. My doctor recommended a uterine biopsy to help diagnose the problem. Does a uterine biopsy affect my menstrual cycle?
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What causes excessive clotting during periods?

During my period, I've been passing large menstrual clots for the first two or three days. What causes this?
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Can the flu cause a miscarriage?

I am 6 months pregnant. I'm worried about how the flu vaccine would affect my baby, but I know I have to avoid the flu while pregnant because I know the disease can harm the baby....
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Are swollen glands during pregnancy normal?

I'm 4 months pregnant with my first child and I noticed that my glands look swollen. Are swollen glands normal during pregnancy?
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At what age do women start menopause?

I'm 47 years old and I have been bleeding for nearly a month straight. I know that this is a sign of menopause. What's the average age menopause begins?
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How many types of vaginal bacterial infections exist?

I'm 30 years old, and I've had a vaginal infection for the past couple of weeks. I'm trying to fight it off with home remedies. However, it doesn't seem to be working and this...
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What is adenomyosis?

I'm 27 years old, and I recently had an ultrasound to see why I was having issues with my period and intercourse. They said I had adenomyosis. What is this, and is it serious?...
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Can you get pregnant after a partial hysterectomy?

I'm 32 years old, and my doctor told me that it might be necessary to have a partial hysterectomy for a uterine tumor that I have. I still want children though. Is it possible...
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Should women get regular ultrasounds?

I know a lot of women do not get them regularly, but I wouldn't have known I had a tumor if it wasn't discovered by an ultrasound. Does it make sense to get them more often to...
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What is an retroverted uterus?

During my last ultrasound, my doctor told me that I had a retroverted uterus and that it may cause some problems if I wanted to have children. Why is my uterus positioned like...
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How soon after a hysterectomy can I be physically active?

I had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer last month, and I seem to be healing properly. At what time do you think it's okay to resume my physical activities, like swimming?
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Does pregnancy cause constipation?

I'm 5 months pregnant with my first child, and I don't know exactly what to expect. But I have had trouble with my bowel movements. Does pregnancy cause constipation?
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How large do hypoechoic lesions get?

Recently, I had a routine mammogram with some abnormal results. My doctor found a 'hypoechoic lesion', which he described as a big dark spot. What does this lesion mean for me?...
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What causes sharp stomach pains during pregnancy?

I'm 4 months pregnant, and I've been getting strange, sharp stomach pain. They usually come and go, but they concern me. What could be causing them to happen?
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How should a pregnant woman's skin care routine change?

I'm trying to find a clear plan for dealing with the ongoing hormonal impacts of pregnancy on the skin. How my skin care routine change?
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Is fluid on the pelvis bad for you?

After experiencing some symptoms, my doctor told me that it looked and felt like I had fluid in my pelvis. He wants me to get some tests so to be sure. Is fluid in the pelvis...
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How does IVF work?

My husband and I have been trying hard to get pregnant and have tried other fertility treatments. Now we are considering IVF. How exactly does IVF work, though?
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