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Call your health care provider if: You are spotting blood between periods; You have had 12 consecutive months with no period and suddenly vaginal bleeding begins again.
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Since the symptoms of perimenopause are not life-threatening, the health care team may be more willing to suggest alternative methods like herbal remedies, yoga, and acupressure, as well as lifestyle changes like exercise and a healthy diet.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine. After passing an examination and completing the requirements, the doctor is eligible to become Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
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Obstetric and gynecologic surgery refers to procedures that are performed to treat a variety of conditions affecting the female reproductive organs. The main structures of the reproductive system are the vagina, the uterus, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes.
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