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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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Central agonists
Health care; Women’s health
A type of medicine used to treat high blood pressure. Central agonists work by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Trimester
Health care; Women’s health
A typical pregnancy is 9 months long. Pregnancy is divided into three time periods, or trimesters, that are each about three months in duration — the first, second, and third trimesters.
Diuretics
Health care; Women’s health
A type of medication sometimes called "water pills" because they work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body.
Connective tissue
Health care; Women’s health
A type of body tissue that supports other tissues and binds them together. Connective tissue provides support in the breast.
Urinalysis
Health care; Women’s health
A test that looks at urine to find out its content. Can be used to detect some types of diseases.
Psychotherapy
Health care; Women’s health
Counselling or "talk" therapy with a qualified practitioner in which a person can explore difficult, and often painful, emotions and experiences, such as feelings of anxiety, depression, or trauma. ...
Dietary fibre
Health care; Women’s health
Coarse fibrous substances found in grains, fruits, and vegetables. Dietary fibre is generally not digested but helps move food through the digestive tract. Eating dietary fibre helps prevent many ...
