Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Abdominal Panniculus
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Adenomyosis
- Amenorrhea
- Asherman's Syndrome
- Bartholin Gland Cyst
- Blighted Ovum
- Breast Hypertrophy
- Breast Lumps
- Breast Problems
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Cervical Polyps
- Cervicitis
- Dense Breasts
- Endometrial Hyperplasia
- Endometriosis
- Female Athlete Triad
- Fibrocystic Breasts
- Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
- Galactorrhea
- Imperforate Hymen
- Intraductal Papilloma
- Mastitis
- Menstrual Problems
- Noncancerous Ovarian Growths
- Ovarian Cysts
- Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
- Ovarian Torsion
- Pain During Ovulation
- Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
- Pelvic Infection
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Rectovaginal Injury
- Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
- Uterine Fibroids
- Uterine Infection
- Vaginal Bleeding After Sex
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vaginitis
Women's Health Conditions
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Provides links to info on common concerns of women's health. Includes info on birth control, hormone therapy for menopause symptoms, abnormal pap tests, and fertility problems. Also looks at pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period.
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Guides through decision to treat abnormal uterine bleeding. Explains symptoms that doctor would look for before recommending treatment. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you make your decision.
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Many women experience abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods sometime in their lives. Vaginal bleeding is considered to be abnormal if it occurs: When you are not expecting your menstrual period. When your menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than what is normal for you. At a time in life when it is...
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A dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure to remove tissue from the lining of the uterus (endometrium). During a D&C, the vagina is spread open. Then the cervix is opened gently so that tissue can be removed, usually with a scraping or suction...
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Learn what a hysterectomy is and how it's done.
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Learn how and why endometrial ablation is done.
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Compare the pros and cons of having a hysterectomy for abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Hear what other women thought about as they decided whether to have this surgery.
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Learn how hormone therapy is used to treat abnormal uterine bleeding.
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Is this topic for you? This topic is for women who want to learn about or have been diagnosed with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB). Abnormal uterine bleeding has several causes. If you don't know what kind of bleeding you have, see the topic Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding. What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal...
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Discusses procedure to destroy (ablate) the uterine lining, or endometrium. Explains that it is done to control heavy, prolonged uterine bleeding. Looks at how well it works and risks.