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Bleeding Disorders in Women: Questions and Answers for Newly Diagnosed Women
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
Breast and Cervical Cancer Links 
This page provides links to resource organizations on breast and cervical cancer.... Details >
Breast Cancer Early Detection
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 >
Breast Cancer Information
This Web site from the Department of Health and Human Services offers comprehensive breast cancer information relating to symptoms and screening, diagnosis and treatment, prevention, genetics, and cau... Details >
Breast Cancer Materials: Sources for Asian Language Health Education Materials
This page contains breast cancer sources for asian language health education materials.... Details >
Cancer Facts for Women
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 >
Cervical Cancer Screening Fact Sheet
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
Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Patient Education Booklet
This site offers a link to the Patient Booklet on PDF; it can be downloaded either in English or Spanish.... Details >
Endometriosis Brochure
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 >
FAQ: About Menstruation and the Menstrual Cycle
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 >