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Providing Prevention Workshops, Educational Workshops, Support Groups and Educational Information for Women! Below is a list of the educational information for common women's issues. Click on the appropriate link and you will be taken to printable version of the information. Pregnancy Information - For educational information and prenatal educational classes, please click here Menopause - Menopause is a normal change in a woman’s life when her period stops. That’s why some people call menopause “the change of life” or “the change.” During menopause a woman’s body slowly produces less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old, but can happen much earlier in a women's life.. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row. Get the facts if hormones work to reduce hot flashes, vaginal dryness or help with osteoporosis. Get more information on the facts about Menopause. Mammograms and Breast Cancer - Find out the importance of breast exams in early detection, who is at risk for breast cancer, to treatments for breast cancer, including information on how to make a self examination. Get more information on Mammograms and Breast Cancer. Getting the Facts About Breast Cancer - There are approximately 20 million American women between the ages of 30 and 39 (U.S. Census Bureau 2006). In this population, it is expected that conservatively about 1.5 out of every 1,000 women will have breast cancer. While this prevalence rate is lower than breast cancer prevalence in older women, breast cancer in younger women remains a tremendous clinical challenge and is the leading cause of cancer death for women between the ages of 15 and 54 (NCI 2004). In absolute numbers, approximately 12,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in women under age 40 (ACS 2003). In comparison, approximately 9,000 cervical cancer cases are identified each year in the U.S. among all women. Despite the need for improved breast cancer detection in younger women, annual screening mammography, which has been shown to decrease breast cancer mortality and morbidity in women over age 40, is not recommended to average risk women between the ages of 30-39. Get more information about Breast Cancer in Women. Mammography - So you've decided to get a mammogram. How do you know where to go for the best mammogram, getting the results and what to do if you have a problem. Read here for more information on Mammography Bladder Control Problems (Incontinence) Problems - It is a common problem that10-40 percent of women have. Loss of bladder control is also called urinary incontinence. Find out common bladder control problems like Stress, Overactive bladder/urge, Overflow or Mixed. And find out what you can do about it. Get more information about Bladder Control Problems (Incontinence) Problems Dealing With Bladder Control Problems - Find out from what causes incontinence to how to deal with it, to treatments available today for incontinence. With proper treatment, you will not have to worry about getting rashes, sores, or bladder infections; having sexual problems; or being unable to sleep, go out in public, or meet with friends. This brochure tells about the many ways to treat this problem. Get more information about Dealing With Bladder Control Problems Pap Smear Tests - If you are not sure why you need a pap smear test, or just how often you need a test or how to prepare for a pap smear test then read this article. Get more information on pap tests Allergies and Hay Fever in Women - If you suffer from sneezing, runny noses, or itchy eyes, you might think you have a cold. Instead, it could be an allergy. When you come across something that you are allergic to, your body reacts by producing chemicals. These chemicals cause the sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes. People can be allergic to many different things, such as:
And much more. Get more information about Allergies and Hay Fever in Women Contraceptives or Birth Control - The choice of birth control depends on factors such as a person’s health, frequency of sexual activity, number of sexual partners, and desire to have children in the future. Failure rates, based on statistical estimates, are another key factor. The most effective way to avoid both pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease is to practice total abstinence (refrain from sexual contact). Failure rates in this chart are based on information from clinical trials submitted to the FDA during product reviews. This number represents the percentage of women who become pregnant during the first year of use of a birth control method. For methods that the FDA does not review, such as periodic abstinence, numbers are estimated from published literature. For comparison, about 85 out of 100 sexually active women who wish to become pregnant would be expected to become pregnant in a year. Serious medical risks from contraceptives, such as stroke related to oral contraceptives, are relatively rare. This chart is a summary of important information, including risks, about drugs and devices approved by the FDA for contraception and sterilization. It is not intended to be used alone, and a health professional should be consulted regarding any contraceptive choice. Review product labeling carefully for more information on use of these products. More information on Contraceptives and Birth Control Arthritis is a disease of the joints. Painful, stiff joints are the most common signs of arthritis. Other signs are swelling, warmth, and redness in the joints. People often have trouble moving the joints normally. Arthritis is a problem for many adults age 65 and older. About 42 million Americans have some form of arthritis. It can affect people of all ages and races. Why do people get arthritis?
How can the doctor tell if I have arthritis? And much more. Get a brochure and/or more information about Arthritis and Osteoarthritis in Women. About 1 woman in 5 has depression in the U.S. Many people don’t know the signs of depression. Learn what are some of the signs of depression. Learn about possible treatments your doctor can offer you. Get more information about Depression in Women.Diabetes in Women - Over 9 million women in the U.S. have diabetes. And 3 million of them don’t even know it! Diabetes is a disease that changes the way your body uses sugar. The food you eat turns to sugar. The sugar then travels through the blood to all parts of the body. Usually, insulin helps get sugar from the blood into the body’s cells, where it is used for energy. When you have diabetes, your body has trouble making and/or responding to insulin. So your body does not get the fuel it needs. Your blood sugar stays too high. Did you know that...?
Get more facts and a brochure on Diabetes in Women or Blood Glucose Meters or The Facts About Diabetes Cholesterol in Women - Did you know that women from the age of 20 should start having their cholesterol levels checked. That women at the age of 55 or older have a tendency to have higher cholesterol levels than men. That high cholesterol levels has been linked to heart disease. And that heart disease is the number one killer of women today. Get the facts, learn about good and bad cholesterol levels. Get more information on Cholesterol in Women Heart Disease in Women - More women die from heart disease than any other disease, yet most women don't feel they are at risk of getting or dieing from heart disease. Know the warning signs. Don't take it lightly. If you any of these symptoms, please schedule an appointment with your doctor and get yourself checked out. Get more information on Heart Disease in Women
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