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breast cancer is the biggest health concern for women. But coronary heart disease is the number one ... healthy life habits. If women take control of their lives and choose habits that promote heart health ... women's health; women and heart disease; heart disease; heart attack; women's nutrition; heart health;

healthcare provider asking you questions. They will ask about your health history, your symptoms ... :   Mammogram Ultrasound Breast MRI Biopsy Imaging tests  Mammogram. A mammogram ... breast cancer diagnosis;diagnostic mammography;ultrasonography;nipple discharge examination;breast biopsy;mammotome breast biopsy;p00139

*Incontinence Tx Women ... Incontinence Women: Special Therapy ... health issues you have. Read on for details. Treating Incontinence in Women: Special Therapies ... depend on the cause of your problem and any other health issues you have. Often behavioral changes are ... Treating incontinence in women special therapies;Special therapies to treat incontinence;treating ... incontinence with special therapies;Ob/Gyn issues;Incontinence;treating incontinence in women

pain when you urinate, pain with sex, and other symptoms. Urethritis in Women We understand ... that gender is a spectrum. We may use gendered terms to talk about anatomy and health risk. Please ... 40448;urethritis in women;urethritis, female;urethritis in women, causes;urethritis in women, diagnosis;urethritis in women, treatment

for health problems that do not cause symptoms. There are many different kinds of ultrasound imaging ... Ultrasound imaging is a test that uses sound waves to make detailed pictures of your organs. There ... ultrasound; imaging test; sound waves; abdominal ultrasound; pelvic ultrasound; Doppler ultrasound

periods. Endometriosis is a main cause of infertility in women. This can happen if the tissue ... women seem to be at an increased risk for the disease: Women who have a mother, sister, or

. Clinical Breast Exam Many health organizations recommend a yearly clinical breast exam. This exam may be ... out more. These tests may include: Mammography. A low-dose X-ray of your breast tissue

Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging ... check the health of the unborn baby. Pelvic Ultrasound Pelvic ultrasound is an imaging test ... to check the uterus and ovaries. In pregnant women, it is used to check the health of the unborn ... 82540;pelvic ultrasound;sonography;pelvic ultrasound imaging;Diagnostic test;Pelvic;pelvis

onto the skin over and around your breast. The wand uses sound waves to create images on a video ... screen. In some cases, such as in women with high risk for breast cancer, an MRI may be used to view

*Heart Disease Women ... Women may be surprised to learn heart disease is the biggest threat to their health--even ... more so than breast cancer. And the same factors that put women at risk of a heart attack also ... ;cardiovascular health;heart disease in women;heart disease and women;women's heart disease;information on heart disease for women ... 87051;cv1151a;women and heart disease what women need to know;what women need to know about heart

the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS). After Your Mammogram: Understanding ... Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS). The 6 categories make it easier to share results and make ... 60030;mammography;breast density;BI-RADS;Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System;mammogram;After Your Mammogram: Understanding Your Results

test that uses sound waves and a computer to create images. It doesn't use radiation. Read on ... and a computer to create images. It doesn't use radiation. The uterus is the organ where a baby

guide the type of treatment. Imaging studies may also be done.  These may include an ultrasound, which ... uses soundwaves and a computer to make images. You may have a computed tomography scan, also called

An exercise imaging stress test shows how well blood flows inside your heart and how well your ... heart pumps blood. It gives your healthcare provider more information than a non-imaging stress test

treatment. How Much Do You Know About Foot Health? Most people would agree that it's no ... . False 6. High heels often cause foot problems in women. You didn't answer ... foot health; feet; foot pain; bunions; callus; orthotics; arch; flat feet; shoes;

need. Health Screening Guidelines for Women 18 to 39 Screening tests and health counseling are ... Do you know which screening tests and immunizations you need to preserve your health? Try ... women's health;health screening;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;women1839;health counseling

*Cancer Dx Imaging ... Imaging—X-rays, CT scans, MRIs—is a process that makes pictures of body structures and organs ... evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. Cancer Diagnostic Imaging How is cancer diagnosed ... diagnostic imaging;cancer diagnosis;types of diagnostic imaging;transmission imaging;reflection ... imaging;emission imaging;magnetic resonance imaging;MRI;positron emission tomography;PET;ultrasound;x-ray;computed tomography scan;CT scan;CAT scan;p07178

, this plan can guide your discussion. Health Screening Guidelines for Women 65+ Here are the ... health screenings that most women at age 65 and older need. Although you and your healthcare provider ... women65plus;women's health;health screenings;preventive medicine;screening tests;preventive exam;wellness exam;health counseling

You do a lot to stay healthy, but do you know which health screenings are best for you? This list ... is for women ages 40 to 49, and it's a good place to start. Prevention Guidelines for Women 40 to ... women's health; health screenings; screening tests; immunizations; preventive medicine;

community. Routine activities for women to ensure good health This chart provides general ... Guidelines F ollow these 10 steps for better health: Be informed. Learn about health promotion and ... womens healthcare, healthcare guidelines for women