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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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Do light periods indicate pregnancy?

I know this question sounds strange, but I heard that it's possible to have a very light period in the beginning of your pregnancy. Is it possible, if your period is abnormally...
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Get my tubes untied?

I've missed my period for 1 or 2 months. Should I have my tubes untied?
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Why do fallopian tubes swell?

I had an exam with my OB-GYN and she told me that my fallopian tubes are swollen. She prescribed a medication I can take for now, but I still don't understand how my fallopian...
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Do abdominal ultrasounds expose my baby to radiation?

My OBGYN wants to do an abdominal ultrasound with me, and she says that it's completely normal. I'm just worried about any radiation. How safe is it to have an abdominal ultrasound...
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How successful is in vitro fertilization?

My wife and I are considering in vitro, but I definitely don't want to go through with it if there is a significant rate of failure. What are the success rates on in vitro fertilization?...
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Is pregnancy safe for women with heart issues?

I had a serious heart arrhythmia treated several years ago, and I want to know if this puts me or my baby in danger if I ever get pregnant. Is pregnancy safe for women with previous...
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How much weight gain is normal during pregnancy?

I've really been craving brie cheese and other things (usually fried) that I know are really fattening. I understand that I'm eating for two and I'm bound to gain weight. But...
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