Emergency Contraception: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get It
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If you have had unprotected sex, a pill or the copper IUD can reduce your likelihood of becoming pregnant.
Vitamin D and Calcium: What Women Need at Midlife and After
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Both nutrients are important for bone health.
Especially for Military Women: Managing Your Reproductive Health
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Special considerations for preventing sexually transmitted diseases and unintended pregnancy
STDs: Practice Prevention and Get Tested
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When and where to seek testing and what to expect.
Bones and Hormones: Information for Women Who Use Hormone-Containing Birth Control Methods
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Benefits of hormonal birth control methods outweigh concerns about bone health.
What to Do When Premenstrual Symptoms Interfere with Your Life
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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, can be treated effectively.
Screening for Down Syndrome: Why, When, and How
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Evaluation during pregnancy can include blood tests, ultrasound examinations, chorionic villus sampling, and amniocentesis.
Plan Way Ahead to Prepare for Pregnancy
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Becoming informed and healthy — and using effective contraception until you're ready to become pregnant — will make for the best possible outcomes for you and your baby.
My Mammogram Is Abnormal. What Now?
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Abnormal mammogram results can have many causes other than breast cancer; be sure to follow up as your clinician recommends.
Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer
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For menopausal women who develop breast cancer, drugs called aromatase inhibitors can prevent new or recurring breast cancer.
