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This page links to frequently asked questions about women's health. Topics cover a variety of issues, including adolescent health, autoimmune diseases, mental health, nutrition and physical activity, ... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Amenorrhea — the absence of menstruation — can happen during puberty or later in life. Primary amenorrhea describes a condition in which you haven't had any menstrual periods by age 16. Secondary amen... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This section links to information about many aspects of Asian American/Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians women's health.... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This page links to fact sheets on a variety of women's health topics, including menopause, contraception, hysterectomy, and osteoporosis.... Details >

National Women's Health Network  

Bleeding and clotting disorders pose important problems for women because of the relationship of these disorders to reproductive issues. These problems include heavy menstrual bleeding (termed menorrh... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

A bleeding disorder occurs when a person’s blood does not clot (stop bleeding) properly. Blood clotting involves both blood cells called platelets and several proteins called clotting factors. A diagn... Details >

National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities

Also available in: Spanish   

Women's breasts can develop some degree of lumpiness, but only a small percentage of lumps are malignant. While a history of breast cancer in the family may lead to increased risk, most breast cancer... Details >

National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.  

This page contains breast cancer sources for asian language health education materials.... Details >

National Asian Women's Health Organization  

Also available in: Korean  Vietnamese   

This pamphlet gives an overview of the cancers that most frequently affect women, and also details who is at risk for developing the cancers, as well as the guidelines for early detection. The cancers... Details >

American Cancer Society  

Also available in: Spanish 

This fact sheet discusses cervical cancer and important facts about the disease. The fact sheet also provides information about cervical cancer screening and the Pap test.... Details >

Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This site offers a link to the Patient Booklet on PDF; it can be downloaded either in English or Spanish.... Details >

International Pelvic Pain Society   

Also available in: French  Portugese  Spanish   

Endometriosis is a puzzling hormonal and immune disease affecting girls and women in their reproductive years. This brochure overviews symptoms, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, plus... Details >

Endometriosis Association  

Menstruation is part of the menstrual cycle (or "period"), which helps a woman's body prepare for the possibility of pregnancy each month. This page provides answers to commonly asked questions about... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

WISEWOMAN consists of 15 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention funded WISEWOMAN programs in states and tribal organizations. Through these 15 programs, WISEWOMAN provides screening and lifestyle ... Details >

Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion/CDC

The For Your Heart web site escorts you through a short, confidential survey of questions about your health and lifestyle. Based on your answers, it provides you with a series of articles detailing th... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Differences between the sexes exist and whether a person is male or female matters in the prevalence and severity of a broad range of diseases, disorders, and conditions, including autoimmune disorder... Details >

Society for Women's Health Research  

Doctors may recommend menopausal hormones to counter some of the problems associated with the onset of menopause (hot flashes, night sweats, sleeplessness, and vaginal dryness) or to prevent long-term... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

Dysmenorrhea is a dull or throbbing pain in the lower abdomen many women experience just before and during their menstrual periods. This overview discusses signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, wh... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

This page links to women's health information from the National Women's Health Resource Center, including brochures, fast facts, guides, questions to ask, tool kits, health updates, and more.... Details >

National Women's Health Resource Center  

This page provides a list of materials available to download and for purchase on the topics of Managed Care and Women's Health.... Details >

Jacobs Institute of Women's Health  

Quitting smoking takes a lot of energy so a woman should decide to quit only when she feels ready. This behavior modification sheet allows smokers to record their quit date, trigger situations, and re... Details >

Women's Heart Foundation  

This chart lists recommended screenings and immunizations for women at average risk for most diseases. These are guidelines only. Your health care provider will personalize the timing of each test and... Details >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Endometriosis Research Center Support & Education Groups have been implemented throughout local communities - and online - with the mission of providing support, education and advocacy efforts to Endo... Details >

Endometriosis Research Center  

This site presents some of the potential signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer.... Details >

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.  

Also available in: Spanish 

This document provides women with tips for a healthy life, including being smoke-free, getting routine exams and screenings, getting appropriate vaccinations, and managing stress.... Details >

Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This program will examine how treatment services are changing to help women successfully navigate the road to recovery. It also explores other issues that can affect their recovery such as child care,... Details >

SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

Discover which diseases and conditions pose the greatest health risks to women. Find out how to minimize your risk. This page lists the leading causes of death for women in the United States in order ... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Women’s risks for heart disease differ from men's in unique and specific ways. This page is an online risk assessment that alerts women to risk factors of heart disease while raising awareness to how ... Details >

Women's Heart Foundation  

Whether you're a wide-eyed rookie or a seasoned veteran, here you'll find the resources you need to take you to the top of your game. Peruse desciptions of over 100 sports and fitness activities or re... Details >

Women's Sports Foundation