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
    HIV infection from blood transfusion
    risk factors and prevention of transmission
    tumors
Addiction--see Alcohol; Drug abuse
Adenosis, vaginal, in DES daughters
Adenovirus
Adhesion
Adnexal masses, diagnostic laparoscopy
Aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise, brief version *
AFP screening
Agoraphobia
AIDS (see also Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) *
Air contrast barium enema
Alcohol
    dependence (alcoholism) *
    in diet
    in diet, brief version *
    related problems
    risk factors for abuse
    use during pregnancy
    withdrawal
Allergic conjunctivitis *
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergic rhinitis
Allergy
    anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction) *
    asthma
    asthma, brief version *
    contact dermatitis
    contact dermatitis, brief version *
    eczema
    eczema, brief version *
    food *
    hives
    poison ivy, oak, and sumac
    seasonal
Alopecia
Alpha-fetoprotein screening (AFP)
Alzheimer's disease *
Amenorrhea (missed periods)
Amenorrhea (missed periods), brief version *
Amenorrhea, athletic
Amniocentesis
    illustration *
    text
    text, brief version *
Anaphylactic shock *
Anemia
    diagnosis and treatment
    during pregnancy
    iron deficiency
Anesthesia
    during labor and delivery
    types and risks
Angina
    atypical or variant
    overview *
Angiography
    coronary
    overview *
Angioplasty
    illustration of blood vessel dilation with balloon catheter *
    illustration of catheter in heart *
    text *
Ankle sprain
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Anorexia nervosa
Anterior fontanel in newborn *
Antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Anxiety
    agoraphobia
    diagnosis and treatment
    panic disorder
Aortic valve, illustration of normal and stenotic *
Appendicitis
Arrhythmia--see Cardiac arrhythmia
Arteries, illustration of circulatory system *
Arthritis
    coping with
    illustration of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis *
    Lyme disease *
    osteoarthritis *
    overview *
    rheumatoid arthritis *
    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 *
Asthma
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
    illustration of narrowing of bronchioles *
Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Athlete's foot
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Athletic amenorrhea
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, brief version *
Atrophic vaginitis
    diagnosis and treatment
    hormone replacement therapy
Atypical angina
Augmentation mammoplasty (plastic surgery to enlarge breast)
Autogenic training
Autonomic neuropathy in diabetes mellitus *

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Baby equipment
    car safety seats
    diapers
    laundry
    layette
    overview
    pacifier
    walker, dangers of
Baby sitter guidelines
Back problems and procedures
    herniated disk
        diagnosis and treatment *
        illustration *
    pain, low back
        diagnosis and treatment
        diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
        during pregnancy
        exercises (description) *
        illustration of exercises *
        illustration of strained lower back muscles *
Bacteremia (blood poisoning)
Bacteria in urine, no symptoms (asymptomatic bacteriuria)
Bacterial conjunctivitis *
Bacterial meningitis
Bacterial pneumonia *
Bacterial vaginosis *
Baldness
Barium studies
    air contrast barium enema
    barium enema
    of esophagus, stomach, upper intestine (upper GI series)
Bartholin's gland cyst
Basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)
Battered woman
    abuse during pregnancy
    help for
Bell's palsy
Beta strep infection during pregnancy
Bifocals *
Bile duct problems--see Gallbladder problems and procedures
Bile duct, illustration
Biliary calculus--see Gallbladder problems and procedures
Biliary colic
Biophysical profile
Biopsy
    (see also Endoscopy; Hysteroscopy; Laparoscopy)
    breast
        incisional *
        needle core
        overview
    excisional
    needle
    retroperitoneal lymph node biopsy by needle aspiration
    transurethral bladder
Bipolar disorder *
Birth certificate
Birth control (see also Contraceptive methods) *
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, Raz procedure
Bladder problems and procedures
    asymptomatic bacteriuria
    bladder control
        Kegel exercises
        Kegel exercises, brief version *
        Marshall-Marchetti-Krantz procedure
    cystocele and rectocele repair
    cystocele 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
    transurethral bladder biopsy
    urinary tract infection (UTI) *
    vaginal pessary
Bleeding after menopause
Bleeding, severe, after delivery
Blocked carotid artery, surgery to remove blockage (carotid endarterectomy)
Blood clots
    lung *
    thrombophlebitis
Blood in urine (hematuria)
Blood poisoning (bacteremia)
Blood pressure, definition and guidelines for controlling
    (see also Hypertension)
Blood problems
    anemia
    bacteremia (blood poisoning)
    HIV infection from blood transfusion
    leukemia (chronic lymphocytic)
    leukemia (chronic myelogenous)
Blood sugar level
    (see also Diabetes mellitus)
    blood glucose test
    hemoglobin A1c test for diabetics *
    high in diabetes, causing ketoacidosis *
    low in diabetes (insulin-reaction hypoglycemia) *
Blood tests
    follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
    glucose
    screening tests for birth defects during pregnancy *
Blood transfusion, risk of HIV infection
Body frame, determining size
Bone mineral density testing
Bone scan
Bone, loss of mass (osteoporosis)
    diagnosis and treatment *
    illustration *
Botox treatment of wrinkles
Bowel obstruction
    large
    small
Brain problems
    (see also Headache)
    AIDS-associated tumors
    Alzheimer's disease *
    bacterial meningitis
    cerebral palsy
    diabetic neuropathy *
    Parkinson's disease *
    seizures
    seizures, brief version *
    stroke
        diagnosis and treatment
        diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
        illustration of types *
Breast cancer (see also Breast problems and procedures) *
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 core
        overview
    cancer
        diagnosis and treatment *
        follow-up after surgery
        metastatic
        operable (resectable)
        Paget's disease of the nipple
    cyst drainage
    enlargement (augmentation mammoplasty)
    fibrocystic breast changes
    lumpectomy and axillary lymph node excision
    mammograms *
    radiation therapy
    reconstruction (plastic surgery to rebuild breast)
    reduction (plastic surgery to reduce size of breast)
    removal (modified radical 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 *
Bronchial carcinoma
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Bronchitis
    acute
    acute, brief version *
    chronic
Brushing teeth
Bulimia nervosa
Bunion
    diagnosis and treatment
    illustration
    surgery to remove (bunionectomy)
Bunionectomy
Bursitis

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C-section, overview (see also Cesarean section) *
Caffeine use during pregnancy
Caffeine use during pregnancy, brief version *
Calcium
    in diet *
    low levels in blood (hypocalcemia)
Callus
Campylobacteriosis
Cancer
    AIDS-associated tumors
    breast
        (see also Breast problems and procedures)
        diagnosis and treatment *
        follow-up after surgery
        metastatic
        operable (resectable)
        Paget's disease of the nipple
        radiation therapy
    colon or rectum
        diagnosis and treatment
        metastatic
        screening *
    Hodgkin's disease
    leukemia
        lymphocytic, chronic
        myelogenous, chronic
    lung
    ovary (see also Ovarian problems and procedures)
    radiation therapy *
    radiation therapy simulation
    skin
        diagnosis and treatment
        melanoma
    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
Carbohydrates in diet
Cardiac arrhythmia
    palpitations *
    tachycardia
Cardiac catheterization
    illustration of catheter in heart *
    text *
Cardiovascular fitness
Cardiovascular fitness, brief version *
Carotid endarterectomy
Carpal tunnel syndrome
    diagnosis and treatment
    diagnosis and treatment, brief version *
    illustration *
Cataract
    diagnosis and treatment *
    extraction with lens implant
        nuclear expression illustration *
        phacoemulsification illustration *
        text *
    illustration *
Catheterization, heart
    illustration of catheter in heart *
    text *
Cephalohematoma in newborn *
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral palsy
Cerebrovascular accident
Cerebrovascular accident, brief version *
Cervical cancer (see also Cervical problems and procedures) *
Cervical cap *
Cervical cerclage
Cervical dysplasia (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)
    cryosurgery
    diagnosis and treatment *
    LEEP/LLETZ procedure
    Pap smear *
Cervical polyps
Cervical problems and procedures
    cancer *
    cerclage
    colposcopy *
    conization of cervix
        operative
        with laser
    cryosurgery
    dysplasia *
    infection or inflammation (cervicitis) *
    LEEP/LLETZ
    Pap smear (cervical smear) *
    polyps
Cervicitis *
Cesarean section
    abnormal fetal heart rate pattern
    bleeding placenta
    breech baby
    high blood pressure
    large baby
    overview *
    previous uterine operation
    vaginal birth after
Charley horse *
Checkup, routine, for women
Checkup, routine, for women, brief version *
Chest pain--see Angina, Heart attack
Chickenpox during pregnancy
Chickenpox in adults
Child care
    baby sitter guidelines
    finding and choosing
    preventive measures to help ensure safe day care
    questions to ask about
        infant/toddler center-based day care
        infant/toddler family day care
        infant/toddler in-home day care
    types
Chlamydial infection
    diagnosis and treatment *
    test for
Cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde (ERCP)
Cholecystectomy
    laparoscopic
    surgical
Cholecystogram, oral
Choledocholithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Cholelithiasis (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Cholesterol
    controlling
    controlling, brief version *
    high (hypercholesterolemia) *
Chorionic villus sampling
Chronic fatigue syndrome *
Circulatory system, illustration *
Circumcision
    care and problems *
    pros and cons *
Clap (gonorrhea) *
Clean-catch urine specimen *
Clothing for newborns
Cocaine dependence *
Coitus interruptus, method of birth control *
Cold sore *
Cold, common *
Colic
Colic, brief version *
Colitis
    pseudomembranous
    ulcerative
Colon cancer
Colorectal cancer
    diagnosis and treatment
    metastatic
    screening for *
Colostomy
Colposcopy of vagina and cervix *
Coma, diabetic *
Common bile duct exploration
Common cold *
Common duct stones (see also Gallbladder problems and procedures)
Communication in intimate relationships
Computed tomography (CT scan) *
Condom
    female *
    male *
Condylomata acuminata *
Congestive heart failure *
Conization of cervix
    operative
    with laser
Conjunctivitis
    allergic *
    viral or bacterial *
Constipation *
Contact dermatitis
Contact dermatitis, brief version *
Contact lenses
    gas permeable
    soft
Contraceptive methods
    Birth control pills (oral contraceptives) *
    cervical cap *
    condom
        female *
        male *
    diaphragm
        illustration *
        text *
    emergency birth control *
    intrauterine device (IUD) *
    natural family planning *
    Norplant *
    overview *
    patch (Ortho Evra)
    shot
        Depo-Provera *
        Lunelle
    spermicides (jellies, foam, suppositories, cream) *
    sterilization
        in men (vasectomy) *
        in women (see also Tubal ligation) *
    vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing)
        illustration, how to insert
        text
    withdrawal *
Contraction stress test
Convulsions
Convulsions, brief version *
Cord prolapse
Corns
Coronary angiogram
Coronary artery disease *
Coronary spasm
Crab lice
Cramps
    menstrual
    muscle *
Crohn's disease *
Crying baby
    colic
    colic, brief version *
    possible causes
Cryosurgery, outpatient
CT scan (computed tomography) *
Cut, care of wound and sutures
Cyst
    Bartholin's gland
    ovarian
        diagnosis and treatment
        polycystic ovary syndrome *
        removal with laparoscopy (ovarian cystectomy)
Cyst drainage, breast
Cystectomy
    bladder, removal
    ovarian cyst, removal with laparoscopy
Cystitis
Cystitis, brief version *
Cystocele and rectocele repair
Cystocele repair
Cytomegalovirus during pregnancy

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