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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

Depression is not a normal part of being a woman nor is it a female weakness. Learn the various signs of depression, reasons why it may affect women, and how it can be treated. ... 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

American Indian/Alaska Natives have the highest rates of drinking, including heavy drinking. As a group, American Indian/Alaska Natives also have higher rate of drinking and driving and alcohol-relate... Details >

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

Diabetes is a serious health problem for American Indian/Alaska Natives in the U.S. American Indian/Alaska Native women suffer more from diabetes compared to all other women. American Indian/Alaska Na... Details >

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

This section links to information about many aspects of American Indian/Alaska Natives women's health. Health topics include cancer, infant deaths, mental health, overweight and obesity, suicide, and ... Details >

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

This publication provides information and encouragement to American Indian and Alaska Native women on breastfeeding. It explains the benefits for baby, mom and society, and also provides frequently as... Details >

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

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

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

National Asian Women's Health Organization  

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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