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Birth control implants include the Implanon, which is a single capsule placed under the skin, and the IUD, or intrauterine device, which is placed inside the uterus. Consider the benefits of these long-term birth control methods with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women’s health. Expert: Dr. Josh Vogel Contact: [...]

The causes of breast pain can include premenstrual syndrome or the rarer fibrocystic breast disease. Identify breast pain causes with helpful information from a board-certified ob-gyn in this free video on women’s health. Expert: Dr. Josh Vogel Contact: www.wilmingtonhealth.com Bio: Dr. Joshua Vogel has been a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist for more than 13 years. [...]

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This is Manorama, a community health worker from the Indian NGO Action India demonstrating an educational banner which she uses for sensitivizing Indian women about women’s health and rights. The person she is adressing is Laura Corradi, an Italian professor of environmental health, sociology and gender issues at the university of Calabria. The translation is [...]

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Katherine C. Finney, M.D. General OB/GYN UNMC OLSON CENTER OMAHA NEBRASKA Duration : 0:4:25

“There is in every true woman’s heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.” -Washington Irving Teresa Heinz Kerry sponsored her annual Women’s Health & The Environment Conference on April 20. The conference was [...]

Come join in as Khun Rapheephan, a gynecologist from Bangkok Hospital Samui and Khun Nok discusses women’s health… Duration : 0:7:4

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Women To The World – WTTW – has just opened a health clinic providing (previously non-existent) gynecological care to women and basic health care for refugee women and children in Kabul, Afghanistan. The clinic will serve over 100,000 women and children who were displaced under the Taliban regime and forced to flee to Pakistan. Now [...]

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Women s Health for Life is a unique compilation of women s health information, designed to help women optimize their health, well-being, and quality of life. Written by women physicians for women readers, it discusses topics from contraception to infertility; migraines to menopause; and heartburn to heart disease. While many readers will want to read [...]

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The Society for Women’s Health Research Presents: “What a Difference an X Makes: Perceptions and Realities.” Visit http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/ to learn more and to support women’s health research. Duration : 0:2:55

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Segment on BSR’s initiative HERproject (www.herproject.org), which promotes sustainable partnerships in emerging economies to improve women workers’ general and reproductive health Duration : 0:4:14

4 of 5 Here is a video about women’s health and what you expect at a gynocology visit. See, I’m not just about sexuality, but being healthy and responsible (!) about it as well. There is nothing more respectable than a woman who takes control of her health and reproductive choices. And also, here’s to [...]

Pain and Endometriosis

Posted: 10th March 2010 by admin in nutrition supplements
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The UCSD School of Medicine and the Diana Padelford Binkley Foundation bring you the newest installments of this innovative series targeted at successfully managing pain in women. Studies show women often receive inadequate care as pain manifests uniquely in the sexes and requires distinctive treatment strategies. In this program, Karen Berkley, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of [...]

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Waris Dirie’s story is exceptional — from a nomadic life in Somalia to a career as a supermodel — but her message is universal. “Desert Flower”, the movie based on her autobiography, is a powerful protest against female genital mutilation, a practice widespread in Africa and other parts of the world. Ahead of International Women’s [...]

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November 7, 2007 presentation by Ellie Williams for the Stanford School of Medicine Medcast lecture series. Twice as many women as men suffer from depression and mood disorders – but only between puberty and menopause. This burden on women in the reproductive years suggests a powerful link between female hormones and brain function. Ellie Williams, [...]

The UCSD School of Medicine and the Diana Padelford Binkley Foundation bring you the newest installments of this innovative series targeted at successfully managing pain in women. Studies show women often receive inadequate care as pain manifests uniquely in the sexes and requires distinctive treatment strategies. In this program, Esther Sternberg, M.D., a national expert [...]

Michelle Obama spoke at the Women’s Leadership Forum on October 10, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. Duration : 0:21:47

Dr. Popper loves addressing women’s health issues since women not only are responsible for their own health, but often control diet and health issues for children and families. Her talk includes information about weight loss, osteoporosis, breast health, hormone replacement and how to reverse aging. This is a 10-minute excerpt from Dr. Popper’s presentation at [...]

Dr. Travis Stork of Bachelor fame and The Doctors talks about major health concerns for women… The Christian Broadcasting Network CBN http://www.cbn.com Duration : 0:3:28

http://www.MyOwnMedicalDoctor.com-Womens Health Internet Doctor, Dr. Sugar, demonstrates Trigger Point Injections. in part 3 of this 3 part series on Trigger Points and Womens Health. Duration : 0:8:9

The Society for Women’s Health Research Presents: “What a Difference an X Makes: Perceptions and Realities.” Visit http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/ to learn more and to support women’s health research. Duration : 0:6:57

Breast Cancer

Posted: 4th February 2010 by admin in nutrition supplements
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New systems are improving health care delivery for women concerned about breast cancer and breast related diseases. Join us for an overview of new developments including MRI as a diagnostic tool, genetic testing, new reconstruction procedures, and current and upcoming clinical trials related to breast disease. Series: “Women’s Health Today” [8/2006] [Health and Medicine] [Professional [...]