According to the American Cancer Society, the incidence of breast cancer deaths in women has been reduced by an incredible 30% since routine mammograms were first recommended in the 1980s – making it a vital component of gynecologic wellness. And yet, many women approaching their 40s still delay, if not dread, having their first mammogram screening due to …
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If you are 40 years of age or older and trying to become pregnant, you may want to consult a fertility specialist. That is because, at age 40 and above, women have reduced fertility potential as compared to that of younger women – and if you do get pregnant, your risk of experiencing a miscarriage is greater. Nevertheless, successful …
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An ovarian cyst is a relatively common fluid-filled growth on a woman’s ovary. Every woman has two ovaries, and the ovaries alternate approximately every month in releasing an egg into the fallopian tube. If the egg is fertilized, it then implants into the uterine lining; if it is not fertilized, the thickened uterine lining is shed as …