Metabolic mayhem

Article Abstract:

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCO) is a hormonal disorder that affects about 10% of women of reproductive age which doctors often fail to diagnose. PCO increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes after menopause. Symptoms include irregular periods, obesity, acne and excessive body hair.

Evaluation, Stein-Leventhal syndrome, Polycystic ovary syndrome

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PMS, naturally

Article Abstract:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) afflicts almost every woman and is attributed to unknown causes. To control PMS, physicians recommend a well-balanced diet, taking in hormone-balancing vitamin, mineral and herbal formulations and taking in a daily dose of evening-primrose.

Care and treatment, Premenstrual syndrome

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A "sneaky" sex disease: how your routine Pap test can flag an undetected STD

Article Abstract:

A woman describes how her routine Pap smear yielded low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that heightens the risk for cervical cancer.

Analysis, Diagnosis, Column, Papillomaviruses, Papillomavirus, Pap test

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