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Women's Health
Female Periodic Cycle
How much do you know about your body? In this section, you can learn all about ovulation, menstruation and fertilization and the hormones that govern these cycles.
A Guide to Contraception
Do you really want a child now? You do have a choice in the matter, you know. Here's how to enjoy intimate relationships without the fear of an unwanted pregnancy.
Basics about Menopause
Is your mother or a close relative going through sudden mood swings and spells of irritability and depression? Maybe she is going through menopause. Do you know what it is? Why does it happen? Whom does it affect?
Problems Associated with Menopause
You thought menopause was a freedom from painful periods. But did you know that this estrogen-deficient phase is also responsible for osteoporosis, heart disease, and many other problems.
Osteoporosis
One of the most common problems of menopause is osteoporosis caused as a result of declining calcium levels. Reduced calcium levels make your bones weaker and puts you at risk for fractures. Could you be at risk for osteoporosis and not know it? They say prevention is better than cure.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
You are still young at heart. But your body is not. Do you think you might be going in for menopause, osteoporosis, heart disease or breast cancer? You can stop it in its tracks through HRT.
Haemorrhoids
You thought you were just constipated. One day you saw blood in your stool. You were too embarassed to talk about it. But did you know that this condition could get so serious that you could actually require surgery?
Ovarian Cancer
Have you been on fertility drugs for more than a year? Do you have an ovarian cyst? Has your mother or grandmother suffered from it? Would you like to follow a diet that could lower the risk?
Breast Cancer
Have you suddenly discovered a lump on your breast? Does anyone in your family have it? Are you scared that you might need to go in for surgery? Relax. It need not be life-threatening.
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