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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Prostate gland

Health care; Women’s health

A gland in a man's reproductive system. It makes and stores seminal fluid. This fluid is released to form part of semen.

Acid reflux

Health care; Women’s health

A condition where the contents of the stomach regurgitates (or backs up) into the oesophagus (food pipe), causing discomfort.

Rubella

Health care; Women’s health

Also called German measles. Rubella virus causes rash, mild fever, and arthritis. If a woman gets rubella while she is pregnant, she could have a miscarriage or her baby could be born with serious ...

Coronary artery disease

Health care; Women’s health

It is the most common type of heart disease that results from atherosclerosis — the gradual buildup of plaques in the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that bring blood to the heart. This disease ...

Coronary heart disease

Health care; Women’s health

Indigestion

Health care; Women’s health

Indigestion or dyspepsia is a common problem that causes a vague feeling of abdominal discomfort after meals. Symptoms also can include an uncomfortable fullness, belching, bloating, and nausea. It ...