Women's Health Advisor Index

A

A1C test *
Abdominal hysterectomy *
Abdominal pain--see Biliary colic; Stomach and intestinal problems and procedures
Abstinence
    periodic sexual, for family planning *
    sexual
Abuse--see Alcohol; Drug abuse; Physical abuse
Acid indigestion
    diagnosis and treatment *
    during pregnancy *
Acne
Acne, brief version *
Acne, newborn *
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    during pregnancy
    risk factors and prevention of transmission *
    tests for HIV infection *
Addiction--see Alcohol; Drug abuse
Adenoids, illustration *
Adenovirus *
Adhesions, intestinal
Adnexal masses, laparoscopy
Adult immunization schedule
Adult immunization schedule, brief version *
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise, brief version *
AFP screening
AIDS (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
Alcohol
    dependence (alcoholism) *
    effects on health
    fetal alcohol syndrome *
    in diet
    in diet, brief version *
    risk factors for abuse
    use during pregnancy
    use during pregnancy, brief version *
    withdrawal
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergy
    anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) *
    asthma
    asthma, brief version *
    contact dermatitis
    contact dermatitis, brief version *
    eczema
    eczema, brief version *
    food *
    hives
    seasonal
Alopecia
Alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP)
Alternative or complementary ways to control pain
Amenorrhea (missed periods)
Amenorrhea (missed periods), brief version *
Amenorrhea, athletic
Amniocentesis
    illustration *
    text
    text, brief version *
Amniotic sac, ruptured
Amniotomy
Anaphylactic shock *
Anaphylaxis *
Anemia
    diagnosis and treatment
    during pregnancy
    iron deficiency *
Anesthesia
    during labor and delivery *
    types and risks *
Angina *
Anorexia nervosa
Anticancer drugs
Antimitotic drugs
Anxiety
    diagnosis and treatment
Arrhythmia--see Cardiac arrhythmia
Art therapy
Arteries, illustration of circulatory system *
Arthritis
    illustration of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis *
    Lyme disease *
    overview *
    systemic lupus erythematosus *
Artificial insemination
    treatment for female infertility
    treatment for female infertility, brief version *
    treatment for male infertility
    treatment for male infertility, brief version *
Aspiration biopsy of breast
Assisted reproductive technology (ART)
Asthma
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
    illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Athletic amenorrhea
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, brief version *
Atrophic vaginitis
    diagnosis and treatment
    hormone therapy
Atrophy, vaginal
Augmentation mammoplasty (plastic surgery to enlarge breast)
Autogenic training
Autonomic neuropathy in diabetes mellitus *

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Baby equipment
    car safety seats *
    clothes
    diapers
    equipment and supplies
    laundry
    pacifier
Babysitter guidelines
Back problems and procedures
    pain, low back
        diagnosis and treatment
        diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
        during pregnancy
        exercises, description of *
        exercises, illustration of *
        illustration of strained lower back muscles *
Bacteremia (blood poisoning) by salmonella
Bacteria in urine, no symptoms (asymptomatic bacteriuria)
Bacterial vaginosis *
Bag of water, broken
Baldness
Bartholin's gland cyst
Basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)
Benign ovarian tumor
Beta strep infection during pregnancy
Biophysical profile
Biopsy
    (see also Endoscopy; Hysteroscopy; Laparoscopy)
    breast
        incisional (surgical) *
        needle
        overview
    conization of cervix
        laser
        operative
    excision
    LEEP/LLETZ
    lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection
    needle
    retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy by fine-needle aspiration
Birth certificate
Birth control
    (see also Contraceptive methods)
    for teens *
    overview *
    sterilization
Birth control after childbirth *
Birth control pills *
Birthmarks *
Blackheads (acne)
Blackheads (acne), brief version *
Bladder control exercises
Bladder control exercises, brief version *
Bladder infection
Bladder infection, brief version *
Bladder neck suspension
Bladder neck suspension, Raz procedure
Bladder problems and procedures
    asymptomatic bacteriuria
    bladder control
        Kegel exercises
        Kegel exercises, brief version *
        Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
    cystocele
        diagnosis and treatment
        illustration
        repair
    cystocele and rectocele repair
    hematuria (blood in urine)
    illustration of urinary system *
    incontinence
        overview *
        stress, in women
    infection (cystitis)
    infection (cystitis), brief version *
    Raz procedure for stress incontinence
    removal of bladder (cystectomy)
    symptomatic abacteriuria
    urinalysis
    urinary tract infection (UTI) *
    urine culture
    vaginal pessary
Bleeding after menopause
Bleeding, severe, after delivery
Blood clots
    in the lung *
    thrombophlebitis *
Blood glucose test
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Blood poisoning (bacteremia) by salmonella
Blood pressure, definition and guidelines for controlling
    (see also Hypertension)
Blood problems
    anemia
    bacteremia (blood poisoning by salmonella)
Blood sugar level
    (see also Diabetes mellitus)
    blood glucose test
    causing ketoacidosis *
    hemoglobin A1c test for diabetics *
    high (hyperglycemia)
    low (hypoglycemia) *
Blood tests
    follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
    glucose
    HIV-1 antibody *
    screening tests for birth defects during pregnancy *
BMI chart *
Body mass index (BMI), chart for calculating *
Bone mineral density testing
Bone, loss of mass (osteoporosis)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Botox treatment of wrinkles
Brain problems
    (see also Headache)
    cerebral palsy *
    diabetic neuropathy *
    seizures
    seizures, brief version *
Breast cancer *
    (see also Breast problems and procedures)
Breast discharge
Breast engorgement in newborn *
Breast implant
    after mastectomy
    to enlarge breast
Breast problems and procedures
    (see also Nipple)
    biopsy
        (see also Excisional biopsy)
        incisional *
        needle
        overview
    cancer
        diagnosis and treatment *
        early detection
        follow-up after surgery
        metastatic
        Paget's disease of the nipple
    cyst drainage
    enlargement (augmentation mammoplasty)
    fibrocystic breast changes
    lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection
    mammogram *
    radiation therapy
    reconstruction (plastic surgery to rebuild breast)
    reduction (plastic surgery to reduce size of breast)
    removal (mastectomy)
    self-examination
        illustration *
        text *
    tenderness
Breast self-exam
    illustration *
    text *
Breast tenderness
Breast-feeding
    essentials
    essentials, brief version *
    feeding positions *
    feeding positions illustration *
    latching on illustration *
    plugged ducts
    sore nipples
Breech baby
    cesarean section
    external cephalic version
        illustration
        text
    illustration of breech baby *
    vaginal delivery *
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Brushing teeth
Bulimia nervosa
Bunion
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
Bursitis

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C-section (see also Cesarean section)
    illustration *
    overview *
Caffeine use during pregnancy
Caffeine use during pregnancy, brief version *
Calcium
    in diet *
    low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
    breast
        (see also Breast problems and procedures)
        diagnosis and treatment *
        early detection
        follow-up after surgery
        metastatic
        Paget's disease of the nipple
        radiation therapy
    chemotherapy (drug therapy)
    colon or rectum, screening *
    hormone therapy
    ovary (see also Ovarian problems and procedures) *
    radiation therapy *
    radiation therapy simulation
    skin
    uterus
        cervical *
            (see also Cervical problems and procedures)
        endometrial (see also Uterine problems and procedures) *
        radiation therapy
    vagina, radiation therapy
Candidiasis *
Caput in newborn *
Car safety seats for infants and children *
Cardiac arrhythmia *
Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, brief version *
Carpal tunnel syndrome
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
    illustration *
Cephalohematoma in newborn *
Cerebral palsy *
Cervical cancer *
Cervical cap *
Cervical cerclage
Cervical dysplasia--see Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
Cervical effacement and dilatation during labor, illustration *
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
    cryosurgery
    diagnosis and treatment *
    LEEP/LLETZ procedure
    Pap test
        illustration *
        text *
Cervical polyps
Cervical problems and procedures
    cancer *
    cerclage
    cervical intraepithelial neoplasia *
    colposcopy *
    conization of cervix
        laser
        operative
    cryosurgery
    infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
    LEEP/LLETZ
    Pap test (cervical smear)
        illustration *
        text *
    polyps
Cervicitis *
Cesarean section
    abnormal fetal heart rate pattern
    bleeding placenta
    breech baby
    high blood pressure
    illustration *
    large baby
    overview *
    previous uterine operation
    vaginal birth after *
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine, for women *
Chemotherapy
Chest pain--see Angina, Heart attack
Chickenpox
Chickenpox during pregnancy
Child care
    babysitter guidelines
    ensure safe day care
    finding and choosing
    questions to ask about
        infant/toddler center-based child care
        infant/toddler family child care
        infant/toddler in-home child care
Child spacing
Chlamydial infection
    diagnosis and treatment *
    test for
Chloasma during pregnancy
Cholesterol
    controlling
    controlling, brief version *
Choosing a healthcare provider for your pregnancy
Chorionic villus sampling
    illustration
    text
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
CIN (abnormal cervical cells) *
Circulatory system, illustration *
Circumcision
    care *
    pros and cons *
Clap (gonorrhea) *
Clean-catch urine specimen *
Clomiphene
Clothing for newborns
Cocaine dependence *
Coitus interruptus, method of birth control *
Cold sore *
Cold, common *
Colic
Colic, brief version *
Colorectal cancer, screening for *
Colposcopy of vagina and cervix *
Coma, diabetic, caused by ketoacidosis *
Common cold *
Communication in intimate relationships
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Condom
    female *
    male *
Condylomata acuminata (genital warts) *
Cone biopsy
    laser
    operative
Congenital rubella syndrome
Conization of cervix
    operative
    with laser
Constipation *
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis, brief version *
Contraceptive methods
    after childbirth *
    cervical cap *
    condom
        female *
        male *
    diaphragm
        illustration *
        text *
    emergency birth control *
    for teens *
    intrauterine device (IUD) *
    natural family planning *
    overview *
    patch (Ortho Evra) *
    pills (oral contraceptives) *
    shot
        Depo-Provera *
    spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
    sterilization
        in men (vasectomy)
            illustration *
            illustration of surgery *
            text *
        in women (see also Tubal ligation)
            illustration *
            text *
    tubal ligation with laparoscopy
    vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
        illustration, how to insert *
        text *
    withdrawal *
Contraction stress test
Convulsions
Convulsions, brief version *
Cord prolapse
Core biopsy
Corns
Coronary artery disease *
Crab lice *
Cramps
    menstrual *
    muscle *
Crying baby
    colic
    colic, brief version *
    possible causes
Cryosurgery, outpatient
CT scan (computed or computerized tomography) *
Culture, urine
Cut, care of wound and sutures *
CVS
    illustration
    text
Cyst
    Bartholin's gland
    ovarian
        diagnosis and treatment *
        polycystic ovary syndrome *
        removal with laparoscopy (ovarian cystectomy)
Cyst drainage, breast
Cystectomy for removal of bladder
Cystectomy, laparoscopic, for removal of ovarian cyst
Cystitis
Cystitis, brief version *
Cystocele
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    repair
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Cytomegalovirus during pregnancy

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