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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Women’s health

Advance directives

Health care; Women’s health

Written instructions letting others know the type of care you want if you are seriously ill or dying. These include a living will and health care power of attorney.

Peripheral vascular disease

Health care; Women’s health

A common disorder in which the arteries supplying oxygen rich blood from the heart to a limb (typically one or both legs) are blocked. As a result, the organs do not get enough blood flow for normal ...

Emphysema

Health care; Women’s health

A condition caused by damage to the air sacs in the lungs. This damage keeps the body from getting enough oxygen. Symptoms include trouble breathing, cough, and trouble exercising for more than brief ...

Genetic counselling

Health care; Women’s health

A communication process between a specially trained health professional and a person concerned about the genetic risk of disease. The person's family and personal medical history may be discussed, ...

Yeast infections

Health care; Women’s health

A common infection in women caused by an overgrowth of the fungus Candida. It is normal to have some yeast in your vagina, but sometimes it can overgrow because of hormonal changes in your body, such ...

Chlamydia

Health care; Women’s health

A common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Most people have no symptoms, but chlamydia can cause serious damage a women's reproductive organs. When a woman does have symptoms, they may include thin ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

Health care; Women’s health

A complex disorder characterised by extreme fatigue that lasts six months or longer, and does not improve with rest or is worsened by physical or mental activity. Other symptoms can include weakness, ...