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Women's Health Blog with Tracee Cornforth May 2008 Archive

By Tracee Cornforth, About.com Guide to Women's Health since 1997

10 Things You Should Know About Fibroid Tumors

Friday May 23, 2008
Uterine fibroid tumors are, in the majority of cases, a benign smooth muscle tumor that grows in the uterus. Women with fibroids sometimes experience no symptoms, while others experience symptoms ... Read More

Why You Need to Think About Your Bones

Thursday May 22, 2008
Are you concerned about your bone health, as you get older? According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the results of a nationwide study, most Americans should spend more time ... Read More

Common Gynecology Procedures

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Has your gynecologist told you that you need a surgical or diagnostic procedure? Learn about these common GYN procedures and you'll be one step ahead and ready when you need ... Read More

12 Steps to a Healthy Vagina

Wednesday May 21, 2008
Many factors influence the development of vaginal infections and discharges. Find out how to prevent abnormal vaginal discharges and infections.

Why is Milk Coming From My Breasts?

Friday May 16, 2008
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 ... Read More

Medical Tests Every Woman Needs

Wednesday May 14, 2008
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, ... Read More

What You Should Know About Adenomyosis

Monday May 12, 2008
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. ... Read More

National Women's Health Week

Sunday May 11, 2008
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 ... Read More

Green Menstruation

Monday May 5, 2008
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! ... Read More

Menstrual Trivia

Thursday May 1, 2008
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, ... Read More

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