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Frequently Asked Questions About Women’s Health


These question-and-answer fact sheets provide the information you need to know on over 100 women's health topics.

Language: English & Spanish (Varies by title)
Format: HTML & PDF
Date: 2000 - 2004 (Varies by title)

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Adolescent Health
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Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ      
Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ      Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ      
Autoimmune Diseases
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Autoimmune Diseases: Overview 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome   2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Fibromyalgia   2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Graves’ Disease 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Lupus   2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Myasthenia Gravis   2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Cancer Detection
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Breast Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
   Breast Self Exam 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
   Early Stage Breast Cancer 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
   Mammograms 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Cervical Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Colorectal Cancer: Cancer of the Colon & Rectum 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Lung Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Ovarian Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Pap Test 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Skin Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Uterine Cancer: Cancer of the Uterus 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Circulatory System (Related to Blood)
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Anemia 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Bleeding Disorders 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
High Blood Cholesterol 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Pressure 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Diabetes
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Diabetes: Overview 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Urinary Incontinence 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Heart/Lung Conditions & Stroke
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Angina 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Asthma 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Atherosclerosis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Coronary Artery Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Diagnosing Heart Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Heart Attack 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Heart and Cardiovascular Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Heart Healthy Eating 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Cholesterol 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Pressure 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
How to Talk to your Health Care Provider About Heart Disease and Heart Health 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Lung Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Organ Donation and Transplantation 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Stroke 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Tuberculosis 2004   Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Kidney and Urinary Tract/Bladder Disorders
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Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Disorder) 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Organ Donation and Transplantation 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Urinary Incontinence 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Urinary Tract Infections 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Mental Health
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Anorexia Nervosa 2004   Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Binge Eating Disorder 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Bulimia Nervosa 2004   Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Caregiver's Stress 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Depression 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Insomnia 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Postpartum Depression 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Stress and Your Health 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Minority Women & Special Groups
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Health Problems in African American Women 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Health Problems in American Indian and Alaska Native Women 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Health Problems in Asian American/Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian Women 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Health Problems in Hispanic American/Latina Women 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Female Genital Cutting 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Nutrition and Physical Activity
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A Healthy Diet 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Anorexia Nervosa 2004   Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Binge Eating Disorder 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Bulimia Nervosa 2004   Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Folic Acid 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Heart Healthy Eating 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Obesity 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Physical Activity 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Pregnancy and Nutrition 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Weight Loss 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Older Women
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High Blood Pressure 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Cholesterol 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Mammograms 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Menopause and Menopause Treatments 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Osteoporosis 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Perimenopause 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Urinary Incontinence 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Urinary Tract Infections 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Other Diseases and Disorders
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Hepatitis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Inflammatory Bowel Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Pain (Chronic Conditions & Treatment)
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Fibromyalgia 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Lupus 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Premenstrual Syndrome 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Pregnancy and Reproductive Health
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Bacterial Vaginosis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Birth Control Methods 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Breastfeeding 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Colposcopy 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Douching 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Emergency Contraception 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Endometriosis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Female Genital Cutting 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Folic Acid 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Hysterectomy 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Infertility 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Interstitial Cystitis (Bladder Condition) 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Menopause and Menopause Treatments 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Menstruation & the Menstrual Cycle 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Ovarian Cysts 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Pap Test 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Perimenopause 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Postpartum Depression 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Pregnancy and Medications 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Pregnancy and Nutrition 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Pregnancy Tests 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Premenstrual Syndrome 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Prenatal Care 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Uterine Fibroids 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Vaginal Yeast Infections 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Preventive Care & Screenings
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Breast Self-Exam 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Children's Bone Health, What Parents Need to Know 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Colposcopy 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Heart Healthy Eating 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Cholesterol 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
High Blood Pressure 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Mammograms 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Oral Health 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Osteoporosis 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Pap Test 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Bacterial Vaginosis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Chlamydia 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Genital Herpes 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Gonorrhea 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Hepatitis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
HIV/AIDS, Women and 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Syphilis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Trichmoniasis 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Skin Conditions
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Skin Cancer 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Varicose Veins and Spider Veins 2000 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Sleep Disorders
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Insomnia 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Narcolepsy 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Restless Legs Syndrome 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Sleep Apnea 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Substance Abuse
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome 2002 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ   Click to open the Spanish version of this FAQ
Smoking 2003 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ Click to open the easy-to-read version of this FAQ  
Violence Against Women
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Date Rape Drugs 2004 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Female Genital Cutting 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    
Sexual Assault 2001 Click to open the standard version of this FAQ    

 

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