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Mammograms are one of our best tools for screening for breast cancer. This specialized type of X-ray exam looks for lumps or other abnormalities in your breasts. During a mammogram, your breast is compressed between two plates for X-ray imaging and evaluation. One of the things you may hear after...

Medical imaging makes it possible to look under your skin and examine the condition of internal organs, such as your uterus. You may need an imaging exam of your uterus to diagnose a condition like uterine fibroids or polyps. When you know more about what’s going on inside your body,...

You might think of urinary tract infections (UTIs) as a young woman’s problem. However, you’re actually at higher risk of a UTI once you’re past menopause. UTIs are unpleasant to deal with, and can even cause lasting kidney damage. What should you do if you want to avoid the itchy,...

Your pelvic region contains eliminatory organs like your bowel and bladder, and, in women, it also houses reproductive organs, including your uterus and the upper part of your vaginal vault. The connective tissue and muscle of your pelvic floor support the whole area. You may suffer from health issues in...

As the female body ages, natural changes occur relating to your reproductive system. You reach menopause when you haven’t had a menstrual period in one year, bringing an end to your ability to conceive and become pregnant. Menopause typically occurs in your 50s, although perimenopause leading up to “the change”...

If a bit of urine leaks out when you cough or sneeze — or if you can only “hold it” for a few seconds when you have the urge to go to the bathroom — you’re not alone. Female urinary incontinence is very common, and millions of women experience it...