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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DNA test

Health care; Women’s health

A lab test in which a patient's DNA is tested. DNA is a molecule that has a person's genetic information and is found in every cell in a person's body.

Luteinizing hormone

Health care; Women’s health

A hormone that triggers ovulation and stimulates the corpus luteum (empty follicle) to make progesterone.

Trichomoniasis

Health care; Women’s health

A very common STD in both women and men that is caused by a parasite that is passed from one person to another during sexual contact. It also can be passed through contact with damp, moist objects ...

Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Health care; Women’s health

AFP is protein made by the fetus' liver, in the foetal gastrointestinal (GI) tract and the yolk sac. During pregnancy, AFP crosses into the mother's blood. The level of AFP in the mother's blood can ...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV)

Health care; Women’s health

A virus that causes blisters and sores mainly around the mouth and genitals. There are two types. Type 1 is the most common and causes sores around the mouth, or cold sores. It is transmitted by ...

Jaundice

Health care; Women’s health

A yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, caused by too much bilirubin in the blood. While not a disease, jaundice can signal a liver or gallbladder problem. Newborns can develop jaundice, ...

Thrush

Health care; Women’s health

A yeast infection, caused by the fungus Candida albicans, of the mouth and throat. It's hallmark is white patches in the mouth. It can also occur in the gastrointestinal tract and vagina, and causes ...