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Sexual Problems In Women Prevalent But Not Always Associated With Distress
The largest such study ever published finds that, while about 40 percent of women surveyed report having sexual problems, only 12 percent indicate that those issues are a source of significant personal distress. The report led by a Massachusetts General hospital (MGH) physician appears in the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Medicalnewstoday.com Monday, November 03, 2008Blogs Examine State Ballot Initiatives, Gender Violence, Contraception As Campaign Issue, Women's Rights
The following is a summary of selected women's health-related blog entries.~ "Amendment 48 Goes Too Far," Rep. Patricia Schroeder (D-Col.), RH Reality Check: In a post about the possible implications of Colorado's
Medicalnewstoday.com Monday, November 03, 2008Women Pay Higher Premiums Than Men Of The Same Age For Identical Individual Health Insurance
Women generally pay "much more" than men of the same age for identical individual health insurance policies, according to data from insurance companies and online brokers, the new york Times reports. Insurance companies say that this is because women ages 19 to 55 typically use more health services than men, especially during their childbearing years.
Medicalnewstoday.com Monday, November 03, 2008NEJM Perspectives Examine How The Next President Will Approach Issues In Reproductive Health
The following summarizes two Perspective pieces in the New England Journal of medicine on the future of reproductive health. ~ "Moving Forward on Reproductive health," New England Journal of medicine: The late Allan Rosenfield, Wendy Chavkin of Columbia University's
Medicalnewstoday.com Monday, November 03, 2008Health Experts Gather Today On Parliament Hill To Discuss The Leading Killer Of Women During Childbirth: Post-Partum Hemorrhage, Canada
Health experts, politicians and NGOs will gather today on Parliament Hill for a round table forum exploring strategies to prevent and to treat post-partum hemorrhage - the leading cause of death among the more than half-million women who die during childbirth each year. This event is organized by the International Women's health Program of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, and is hosted by Senator Lucie Pépin.
Medicalnewstoday.com Monday, November 03, 2008Scans Reveal Brain Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia Patients (HealthDay)
HealthDay - MONDAY, Nov. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have detected
abnormalities in the brains of people with fibromyalgia, a complex,
chronic condition characterized by muscle pain and fatigue.
yahoo.com Monday, November 03, 2008Health Tip: Help Prevent Infertility
Title: health Tip: Help Prevent InfertilityCategory: health newscreated: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/3/2008
MedicineNet Monday, November 03, 2008Almost Half of Women Have Sexual Problems
Title: Almost Half of Women Have Sexual ProblemsCategory: health newscreated: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/3/2008
MedicineNet Monday, November 03, 2008Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and Child
Title: Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy a Risk to Mother and ChildCategory: health newscreated: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/3/2008
MedicineNet Monday, November 03, 2008Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus Infection
Title: Special Mouth Rinse Spots, Tracks Human Papillomavirus InfectionCategory: health newscreated: 11/1/2008 2:00:00 amlast Editorial review: 11/3/2008
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