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Excessive Growth of Facial Hair
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Body Mass Index Over 30
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If you have polycystic ovary disease, you are likely to have some of the following symptoms:.Abnormal, irregular, or very light or infrequent menstrual periods Absent periods, usually(but not always) after having one or more normal menstrual perio...
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While the exact cause of PCOS is unknown, it runs in families, so the tendency to develop the syndrome may be inherited. The interaction of hyperinsulinemia and hyperandrogenism is believed to play a role in chronic anovulation in susceptible wom...
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The first signs of PCOS tend to manifest at puberty. As a result of the failure to ovulate normally, young women with PCOS may fail to menstruate or menstruate only erratically.
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The first signs of PCOS tend to manifest at puberty. As a result of the failure to ovulate normally, young women with PCOS may fail to menstruate or menstruate only erratically.
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Unintentional weight gain is an increase in body weight that occurs when a person takes in more calories than the body needs or uses.Almost 40% of all Americans are overweight. As we age, our metabolism slows, which can cause weight gain unless we...
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The term overweight is used to describe an excess amount of total body weight including all tissues(fat, bone, muscle, etc.) and water. Obesity, in contrast, is an excess amount of body fat.
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Whether you've already gained a few extra pounds or have yet to reach perimenopause, here are strategies to help you maintain a healthy weight in midlife and beyond.
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When weight gain occurs suddenly or can't be explained by your eating and exercise habits, it's worth taking a closer look.
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Between the late 30s and late 40s, it's not uncommon for both men and women to gain 10 pounds.
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In experiments on mice, suppressing a chemical linked to stress and appetite prevented the formation of abdominal fat cells, which could lead to new possibilities for weight loss drugs.
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A Harvard Medical School physician discusses how to avoid holiday weight gain.
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Most people who gain weight are taking in more calories per day than they are using. If you are gaining weight despite eating fewer calories and maintaining your usual amount of physical activity, this guide is for you.
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Does insulin cause weight gain? I started taking insulin in July and gained 15 to 20 pounds in three months.
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The most common prescription medications to cause weight gain include drugs that treat depression, heartburn, bipolar disorder, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
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Absent menstruation means no menstrual flow, or period. Absent menstruation may be:.Primary-- no menstruation before age 16 Secondary-- menstruation begins at the appropriate age, but later stops for more than 3 cycles or 6 months.Missed periods; ...
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Many women experience absent, short, skipped or irregular menstrual periods at some point in their lives.
The most common reason for missed, skipped or irregular periods is pregnancy, often an unexpected or unplanned pregnancy.
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Irregular menstruation; Heavy, prolonged, or irregular periods; Menorrhagia; Polymenorrhea; Metrorrhagia and other menstrual conditions.The menstrual cycle is not the same for every woman. On average, menstrual flow occurs every 28 days(...
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One thing they can do, however, is stop using an IUD, which can often cause heavier bleeding.Women should seek care from a gynecologist, family practitioner or internist for menstrual irregularities. Depending on the problem, various tests and pro...
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Detailed information on the most common menstrual conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, and menorrhagia
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The normal amount of body hair varies widely among women. When coarse, dark hairs grow where women typically do not grow dark hair, such as the lip, chin, chest, abdomen, or back, the condition is called hirsutism.Excessive hair growth in women is...
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Detailed information on excessive hairiness, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Virilization is when a female develops male sex characteristics, or a newborn boy has increased male characteristics at birth.Excess testosterone production Use of anabolic steroids.Certain medications taken by the mother during pregnancy Congenit...
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Adrenal virilism is the development or premature development of male secondary sexual characteristics caused by male sex hormones(androgens) excessively produced by the adrenal gland. This disorder can occur before birth and can lead to sexual abn...
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Medical dictionaries define oligomenorrhea as infrequent or very light menstruation. But physicians typically apply a narrower definition, restricting the diagnosis of oligomenorrhea to women whose periods were regularly established before they de...
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A period is the result of a cycle that takes place inside a girl's body. This menstrual cycle makes it possible for women to have babies. The cycle begins with ovulation, when an egg is released and begins its journey.
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When you first get your period, it's normal to be confused and wonder what's happening to you. If all your questions aren't answered here, talk to your mom or someone else you trust.
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Amenorrhea is the medical term for the absence of menstruation. There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary.
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Detailed information on amenorrhea, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by absent menstrual periods for more than three monthly menstrual cycles. Amenorrhea may be classified as primary or secondary.
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There are two types of amenorrhea, primary and secondary. Primary amenorrhea is delayed menarche(the first menstrual period) and is defined as any one of three conditions:.1.) absence of menarche by age 16 with otherwise normal pubertal developmen...
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Detailed information on amenorrhea, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by absent menstrual periods for more than three monthly menstrual cycles. Amenorrhea may be classified as primary or secondary.
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Detailed information on amenorrhea, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by absent menstrual periods for more than three monthly menstrual cycles. Amenorrhea may be classified as primary or secondary.
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Detailed information on amenorrhea, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment Amenorrhea is a menstrual condition characterized by absent menstrual periods for more than three monthly menstrual cycles. Amenorrhea may be classified as primary or secondary.
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The absence of menstrual periods is called amenorrhea. If a woman has never had any menstrual blood flow by the age of 16, doctors call this primary amenorrhea.
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Primary amenorrhea is the failure to start having a period by the age of 16. Secondary amenorrhea is more common and refers to either the temporary or permanent ending of periods in a woman who has menstruated normally in the past.
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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation and is a symptom, not a diagnosis.Primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of the onset of menstruation by age 16 whether or not normal growth and secondary sexual characteristics are present, or the absen...
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This decision guide is designed to help women with secondary amenorrhea understand what may be causing it and the questions your doctor will want to ask.
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I have been off of the birth control patch for seven months and I am still not getting a period. I am not pregnant, and my annual physical was fine. Why would I still not be getting a period?
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Acne is a skin condition characterized by whiteheads, blackheads, and inflamed red pimples or"zits.".Acne occurs when tiny holes on the surface of the skin, called pores, become clogged. Each pore is an opening to a canal called a follicle, which ...
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Acne is a common inflammatory skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and/or bacteria.Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is th...
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Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and different types of treatment such as medication, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, phototherapy/blue light therapy, and autologous fat transfer
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Acne is a skin disorder that leads to an outbreak of lesions called pimples or"zits." The most common form of the disease is called acne vulgaris—the rash that affects many adolescents.
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Acne is a skin condition that causes blemishes on the face, back, chest, or upper arms. In time, your acne may go away by itself. But treatment can help to control your acne now.
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Shifting hormone levels make women prone to breakouts. This is especially true if you have ovarian cysts, are pregnant or are starting or stopping birth control pills.
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Just about every teen will find at least one blackhead or whitehead on his or her skin by age 17, and some teens will develop more severe acne, which can leave scarring if not treated.
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Detailed information on different techniques for acne scar removal, including dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer
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The condition usually develops during puberty and becomes more pronounced as the years go by. However, an inherited tendency, over-production of male hormones(androgens), medication, or disease, can cause it to appear at any age.Women who have hir...
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Primary infertility describes couples who have never been able to become pregnant after at least 1 year of unprotected sex(intercourse).Secondary infertility describes couples who have been pregnant at least once, but have not been able to become ...
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Detailed information on infertility, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on the risk factors of infertility for men and women For women - general factors that can affect the ability to ovulate, conceive, or deliver a child successfully include the following:
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What is the relationship between stress and infertility?
Joan Bengtson, M.D., is assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School and a member of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproduction at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
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Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
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Infertility is the failure of a couple to conceive a pregnancy after trying to do so for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
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Infertility is the failure to conceive a pregnancy after attempting for at least one full year. In primary infertility, pregnancy has never occurred.
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A chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands embedded in the skin.Acne is the chronic inflammation of the sebaceous glands, normally acquired in adolescence between the ages of 14 and 18, that usually resolves itself by the time the individual i...
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Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and treatment Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. With acne, the sebaceous glands are clogged, which leads to pimples and cysts.
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If your skin is erupting with blemishes that you thought could only afflict a teenager, you may have adult acne. Acne is the term for oil-clogged pores (tiny openings on the skin) that become inflamed and form blemishes. Adult acne blemishes appear mainly on the face. In women, blemishes tend to form around the chin, mouth, jawline, and neck. In men, acne often affects the entire face. But the trunk and upper arms can also be involved.
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Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and different types of treatment such as medication, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer
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Nearly 17 million Americans have acne, making it the most common skin disease in this country, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Test your knowledge of acne by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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Acne is a common skin disease characterized by pimples on the face, chest, and back. It occurs when the pores of the skin become clogged with oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria.Acne vulgaris, the medical term for common acne, is the most common sk...
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Rosacea causes redness, tiny bumps or pimples and small blood vessels to appear on the cheeks and nose.
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You stand the best chance of controlling your acne if you follow your treatment plan. Be patient. Acne often takes months to improve. Ask your doctor when you can expect your skin to look better. If you don't see results by your goal date, call your doctor. He or she may want to give you some other type of treatment.
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I was prescribed Retin A for adult acne and large pores a month ago. I am just now considering using it. I have very sensitive skin and would like to know if Retin A can be mixed with a moisturizing cream prior to using?
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Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and different types of treatment such as medication, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer
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Detailed information on acne, including causes, symptoms, and different types of treatment such as medication, dermabrasion, chemical peels, collagen injections, laser resurfacing, punch grafts, and autologous fat transfer
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The.choices made before cancer treatment begins can determine whether the patient will remain fertile after treatment. Prior to deciding on a treatment plan, it is important for the patient to discuss the issue of fertility with the treatment team...
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Thanks to progress in medication, microsurgery and test-tube fertilization, more than half the patients who seek fertility treatment can expect a successful pregnancy.
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Does weight determine fertility? I have three children; my youngest is 8 years old. I have gained more than 50 pounds since my last pregnancy, and have not gotten pregnant since. Could being overweight be a factor?
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I had a form of skin cancer (melanoma) two years ago. It was treated and the doctors say that I am fine now. Can I have children? Is there any risk for me or for the baby from melanoma or its treatment?
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Dysfunctional uterine bleeding(DUB) is abnormal bleeding from the vagina that is not due to a physical(anatomical) cause.Anovulatory bleeding; Bleeding- dysfunctional uterine; DUB; Abnormal uterine bleeding.DUB may be caused by an imbalance of hor...
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Bleeding or spotting between periods is a common problem. Changes in the balance of female hormones or physical changes in a woman's reproductive organs are the most common causes.
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I just started taking birth control pills to help regulate premenopausal periods. I've had breakthrough bleeding now for a month. How long and how heavy is normal for breakthrough bleeding?
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Medical dictionaries define oligomenorrhea as infrequent or very light menstruation. But physicians typically apply a narrower definition, restricting the diagnosis of oligomenorrhea to women whose periods were regularly established before they de...
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What might be the reason for shorter menstrual periods? Mine have shortened to two to three days.
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Experts in one study say the study shows the limitations of the Body Mass Index (BMI) as a measure of obesity, especially because it doesn't account for weight that is muscle rather than fat. A study of 90,000 U.S. women, described in the second article, says the risk of death jumps sharply for extremely obese women -- those at least 90 pounds overweight.
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BMI, or Body Mass Index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is a healthy weight.
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Experts are increasingly urging people to know their BMI, a figure that takes into account not just weight but also height to indicate body fat.
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Body mass index (BMI) is a way of finding a healthyweight. The higher your BMI, the greater your risk for obesity and health problems. Use this chart.
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With aging, a woman''s breasts lose tissue and subcutaneous fat, reducing breast size and fullness. There is also a decrease in the number of mammary glands, which the body replaces with fat tissue.
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