Whether it's you, your husband, or your newborn baby girl or boy, if milk or another substance is coming from your breasts and you're not a new mother breastfeeding your baby, you'll want to know why. Learn what galactorrhea or abnormal discharge could mean to you or your loved one.

Are you aware that, as women, there are many medical tests and health screenings that you should have throughout your life. You probably know you should have a Pap test, and you may understand the importance of mammography screenings when you're older, but did you know there are several other important health screenings that women need to have? Find out what medical tests women need to have, and learn why you need them and how the tests are performed.

Adenomyosis is a painful condition that often causes severe dysmenorrhea and heavy bleeding. The presence of endometrial cells in the outer walls of the uterus indicates the presence of adenomyosis. Endometrial cells are normally found only in the endometrial lining of the uterus which sheds during your period. Thickening of the uterus and an enlarged uterus occurs in adenomyosis.

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It's National Women’s Health Week, again. As women, we often are overwhelmed with things to do and other people to take care of which makes it easy for us to forget to take care of our own health. National Women’s Health Week gives us a chance to remember to take care of ourselves by having age appropriate health screenings that can help us live longer, healthier lives. It’s also a time to bring attention to the priority that needs to be given to women’s health issues.

Today, is National Women’s Health Checkup Day and women are urged to visit their doctor, or set up appointments for women’s health screenings such as Pap tests, mammograms, and other screenings as needed.

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Most of us are looking for ways to save money and reduce waste. "But, what does reducing waste and saving money have to do with menstruation?", you ask. Simply, everything! As women, we spend billions of dollars annually on sanitary protection products such as tampons and pads. When we've used these products, what happens? If we don't flush them into our sewers, we fill our landfills with them. Take a look and find out how making our periods green can save us thousands of dollars over our reproductive years, while helping to reduce waste.

Do you know how the phrase "on the rag" originated? Take a look at the history behind the phrase "on the rag." If that's not enough menstrual history for you, then take a look at what women frequently wore during their periods during the 18th and 19th centuries. Finally, find out some of the myths about menstruation women have been told and discover the truth you may not have known about your menstrual cycle and menstruation.

One of the most convenient products for menstrual hygiene is the tampon. Women have used tampons for centuries; in fact, the ancient Egyptians were the first to use tampons. Fortunately, today’s women have better tampons to choose from than those first disposable tampons made from softened papyrus. Find out what you should know about tampons.

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Retroversion of the uterus occurs when the uterus tilts toward the back instead of the front. You may hear retroversion of the uterus referred to as a "tilted" or "tipped" uterus. Though having a retroverted uterus sounds a bit scary, the truth is that it is perfectly normal; about 20% of women naturally have a retroverted uterus. Learn the facts about the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of retroversion of the uterus.

Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse or vaginal penetration is never normal and can have a profound impact on your relationship. The medical term for painful sex is dyspareunia. Various genital or vaginal conditions can cause pain during or after sex. Fortunately for the majority of women experiencing dyspareunia, effective treatment is available. learn more about what what causes painful sexual intercourse.

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Four years ago Gina thought she had her world well in control. At twenty-three, she was engaged to be married and actively pursuing a career in law enforcement. Then her life took a nasty turn. Find out more about what happened and read Gina's story.

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