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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Fertility

April 4, 2017

If pregnancy isn’t occurring as quickly as you expected, you may begin to wonder if you have an infertility issue. When is it time to see a doctor? Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Men's Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: fertility, Infertility, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Men's Health, OBGYN, pregnancy, women's health

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How New and Expectant Moms Can Take Care of Their Hearts

February 8, 2017

With all their multitasking, women often neglect one critical aspect of new motherhood—self-care. Here’s now moms can take better care of their heart. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens

Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health

Tagged with: Heart Health, new moms, pregnancy, preventative care, women's health

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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 Rehabilitation Institute

Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health

Tagged with: Fecal incontinence, physical therapy, rehab services, urinary incontinence, women's health

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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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Zika Virus: Updates, Facts, Essential Information

July 5, 2016

Looking for Zika updates? Check back in with UPMC HealthBeat to learn about Zika symptoms, travel warnings, and guidelines for pregnant women. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health, Women's Health

Tagged with: Birth Defects, infectious disease, mobile featured, women's health, zika virus

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Zika Virus and Pregnancy: Risk Factors and Prevention

July 5, 2016

The Zika virus can cause severe birth defects in unborn babies. Learn what pregnant women can do to protect themselves from this mosquito-borne condition. Learn More

Categorized as: Family Health

Tagged with: Birth Defects, Mosquito-borne illness, pregnancy, women's health, zika

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Infographic: What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health

September 1, 2015

Body shape can help doctors decide what possible health risks you could face. Use our infographic to learn more about your body shape. View Infographic

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: body shapes, health risks, women's health

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Health Tips for Women in Their 40s and 50s

May 15, 2014

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s, you're aware that your body is ever evolving. Read more about how you can combat aging with some lifestyle changes. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: American College of Sports Medicine, cancer, diabetes, obesity, pittsburgh marathon, women's health