Women’s health

Women’s health

Health issues and subjects specific to women, such as menstruation, contraception, maternal health, child birth, menopause and breast cancer. These issues are often related to the female human anatomy such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to females.

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Primary lactase deficiency

Health care; Women’s health

When a person is born with the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and milk products. Lactose can't be digested because there is not enough of an enzyme, called lactase, in the body. ...

Refined grains

Health care; Women’s health

Whole grains that have been milled to give a finer texture and extend shelf-life. But the process also results in a loss of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber. Most refined grains are enriched, ...

Hallucination

Health care; Women’s health

When a person who is awake senses something that is not real. Examples of hallucinations are hearing voices when no one is speaking, seeing something that doesn't exist, or smelling something that is ...

Delusion

Health care; Women’s health

When a person believes something that is not true and that person keeps the belief even though there is strong evidence against it. Delusions can be the result of brain injury or mental illness.

Bilirubin

Health care; Women’s health

When the haemoglobin in a person's blood breaks down, causing a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. It is a temporary condition in newborn infants.

Placental abruption

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When the placenta separates from the uterine wall before delivery, which can mean the foetus doesn't get enough oxygen.

Anaemia

Health care; Women’s health

When the amount of red blood cells or haemoglobin (the substance in the blood that carries oxygen to organs) becomes reduced, causing fatigue that can be severe.