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Women's Health

May 3, 2023

Recovering from a miscarriage

Both physical and emotional aftercare are important. Miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs before…

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Preventing urinary tract infections

These uncomfortable infections are easily treated, but better to avoid them. A urinary tract infection,…

Incontinence treatment options

Both surgical and nonsurgical treatments can help with stress and urge incontinence. Urinary incontinence is…

Postpartum incontinence: What to know

Learn about risk factors, duration and treatment. About one-third of those who have a baby…

Breast implants may pose health risks

People with breast implants can experience a host of symptoms known as breast implant illness.

SCAD: What women should know about this cause of heart attacks

Spontaneous coronary artery dissection is an important cause of heart attack for young women to understand.

Can you train your bladder?

Learn about urethra and bladder training for urinary incontinence

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An advanced option for breast reconstruction

Understanding options for reconstruction is an important step for breast cancer survivors.

What causes incontinence in women, and is it normal?

Learn the different types of incontinence and the underlying causes.

Age is just a number in pregnancy, too

Being over 35 is considered “advanced maternal age” — but it doesn’t automatically mean you’re “high risk.”

Pelvic floor physical therapy: dispelling rumors, creating understanding

Vanderbilt experts explain the pelvic floor physical therapy, how it can be beneficial and what to expect.

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All about emergency contraception

Emergency contraception can mean a pill or an IUD.

female sexual dysfunction treatment options

Time to talk about female sexual dysfunction

Female sexual dysfunction is fairly common, but there are treatments to address the problems.