Common health concerns and conditions

Women can experience a variety of symptoms, illnesses, and other health problems at various ages and stages of life.

Common conditions

Most commonly, women seek information on the following conditions. 

Autoimmune diseases

• Diabetes
• Lupus
• Multiple sclerosis
• Rheumatoid and other forms of arthritis
• Sjögren's syndrome

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Bladder and urinary tract problems

• Bladder cancer
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Urinary tract infections
• Urinary leakage (incontinence)

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Breast health

• Breast cancer (also see cancer, below)
• Breast changes
• Breast exam (self exam, clinical exam)
• Breast Abscess
• Caring for your Breasts
• Lumps and Cancer
• Mammograms
• Abnormal Mammograms

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Cancer

Breast

• Breast Cancer
• Are you at Risk?
• Can You Prevent It?
• Detection and Diagnosis
• Early Diagnosis is the Key
• Facts and Figures
• Just Words not a Sentence
• Treatments

Bladder

• Bladder cancer

Cervical

• Cervical cancer

Lung

• Lung cancer

Ovarian

• Ovarian cancer

Skin

• Skin cancer (melanoma, non-melanoma)

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Cervical, uterine, and fallopian tube problems

• Abnormal pap smear
• Cervical cancer
• Endometriosis
• Genital warts (human papillomavirus (HPV))
• Hysterectomy
• Pap smear
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Uterine fibroids

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Chronic lung conditions

• Asthma 
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chronic bronchitis and emphysema)

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Headaches

• Cluster Headaches
  Migraine Headaches
• Tension headaches

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Heart health

• Cardiovascular conditions
• Cholesterol
• Blood Pressure
• Stroke

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Infertility

• Infertility
• Female Infertility
• Male Infertility
• What You Need to Know
• Information for Family and Friends

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Kidney

• Kidney Disease

Menstruation

• Menarche (first menstrual period)
• Period Pain
• Missed or irregular menstrual periods
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Toxic shock syndrome
• Menopause

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Ovarian problems

• Ovarian cancer
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

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Pregnancy

For information on pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a newborn see our pregnancy and new baby featured health topic.

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Thyroid problems

• Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)

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Other health problems

• Alopecia (hair loss)
• Anemia (iron deficiency)
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Fibromyalgia
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Osteoporosis

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