Women’s Health

Women of all ages face health questions every day. Find articles, infographics, and videos specific to women’s health issues. Whether you’re seeking information on pregnancy, menopause, nutrition, or bone health, our women’s health topics can help guide you through the different stages of life.

Check out topics including:

How Does a Mammogram Work?
Supporting Someone with Endometriosis.
Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer.
Experiencing Severe Menstrual Cramps: Possible Conditions.
Choosing the Best Prenatal Vitamin.
Surviving and Thriving During Menopause.
Signs of Stroke in Women.
Cervical Cancer: Advances in Treatment and Prevention.
How to Seek Treatment for Sexual Assault.
Much More.

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Biofeedback Therapy for Fecal and Urinary Incontinence

January 23, 2017

Biofeedback therapy allows patients to control bodily functions with their minds. Find out how biofeedback helps prevent urinary and fecal incontinence. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Centers for Rehab Services
Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Fecal incontinence, physical therapy, rehab services, urinary incontinence, women's health
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What Does “Safe Sex” Mean: Intimacy without Intercourse

January 23, 2017

Intimacy is about closeness, about being together, and about creating and maintaining a relationship. Here's what you need to know. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Harrisburg
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: Pinnacle Health, What does “safe sex” mean?
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What You Should Ask About Birth Control and Weight Loss Surgery

January 10, 2017

After weight loss surgery, you may need to re-evaluate your birth control or begin using it. Learn more about the effect of surgery on birth control. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Bariatric Services
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health
Tagged with: bariatric surgery, birth control, contraception, fertility, gastric banding, gastric bypass, Infertility, weight loss surgery
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Videos

Heart Attack Symptoms Are Different for Women

January 3, 2017

Women often have heart attack symptoms that are more subtle than those experienced by men. Learn about telltale heart attack symptoms in women. Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: angina, chest pain, heart attack, heart disease, high cholesterol, shortness of breath
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Nutcracker Syndrome: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and Treatments

November 9, 2016

Nutcracker syndrome is a rare disorder that can cause flank pain and other symptoms. Learn more about symptoms and treatment options for this disease. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: abdominal pain, nutcracker syndrome, vascular
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Zika Vaccine? Learn About Pitt’s Zika Breakthrough

October 5, 2016

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are moving closer to developing a Zika virus vaccine for expecting mothers. Learn More

Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: Birth Defects, infectious disease, pregnancy, University of Pittsburgh, Zika treatment, zika virus
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Is Zika Curable? Understanding the Long-Term Affects of Zika

August 27, 2016

Is Zika curable? The virus has been linked to several serious birth defects and can also be transmitted via sexual contact. Learn more. Learn More

Categorized as: Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: infectious disease, mosquito-borne disease, pregnancy, women's health, Zika deadly, zika virus
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Video: Your Zika Questions Answered During Our Q&A

July 30, 2016

A Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC doctor answers your questions about the Zika virus. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: family health, Magee Womens Hospital, mosquitos, pregnancy, women, women's health, Zika News, zika virus
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What Is a Biometric Screening?

July 24, 2016

Biometric screenings help provide a basic assessment of your overall health. Learn about how this screening can help you improve your health. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
Tagged with: biometric screening, blood pressure, BMI, Health data, preventative care