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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Five Tips for Coping with PMS Cravings

November 3, 2014

Do you crave chocolaty treats and salty snacks before your period? Find out how you can curb those PMS cravings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, fatigue, food cravings, grain products, intense food cravings, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, PMS, potato chips, premenstrual syndrome
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Breast Self-Awareness: What Women Should Know

October 24, 2014

Statistics show that one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Know the symptoms. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, breast self-awareness, diagnosed breast cancers, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Imaging Services, mammogram
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Ladies: Skip the Yearly Pap Smear — Not Your Annual Exam!

October 19, 2014

Healthy women no longer need annual Pap smear tests, but they should continue their annual "well woman" visits — which includes a pelvic exam. Learn more. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, cervical cancer, gynecologist, HPV, HPV vaccine, human papilloma virus, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, pap smear, pap smear test, pap test, pelvic exam, precancerous cervical lesion, Richard S. Guido, sexually transmitted infections
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Caffeine During and After Pregnancy: Is it Safe?

October 16, 2014

Chances are you rely on caffeine to energize you in the morning, or keep you going during the day. What should you do if you're pregnant or breastfeeding? Read More

Medically Reviewed by Pediatrics
Categorized as: Pregnancy and Childbirth, Women's Health
Tagged with: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, baby, breastfeeding, caffeine, Energy drinks, first trimester, Hyagriv Simhan, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, March of Dimes, maternal-fetal medicine, pregnancy, U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Breast Cancer: Am I At Risk?

October 10, 2014

Learn more about the most common risks for developing breast cancer. Learn how genetic testing can may help you determine your chances of developing cancer Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: American Cancer Society, BRCA, breast cancer, breast cancer risks, carcinoma in situ, genetic testing, Magee-Womens Breast Cancer Program, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, ovarian cancer, UPMC Cancer Genetics Program, UPMC CancerCenter
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Breast Cancer Symptoms You Can’t Feel

October 3, 2014

Do you know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer? During this October, brush up on your knowledge for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn More

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, cancer symptoms, digital mammography, ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, Magee-Womens High-Risk Breast Cancer Program, magnetic resonance imaging, mammogram, mammography, minimally invasive breast biopsy, MRI, symptoms of breast cancer, ultrasound, women's cancer
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September Is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors and Warning Signs

September 20, 2014

Discover the warning signs and risk factors of ovarian cancer to increase awareness of this "silent killer." Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Categorized as: Cancer Care, Gynecologic Cancer, Women's Health
Tagged with: gynecologic cancer, ovarian cancer, prevention, womens health
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How To Get Rid of My Stretch Marks

August 5, 2014

Learn more about stretch marks, including how and where they form, how to treat them, and find out if you can prevent stretch marks. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Dermatology
Categorized as: Skin Care, Women's Health
Tagged with: laser, pregnancy, pulsed dye laser, Retin-A, scarring, stretch marks, striae
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Health Tips for Women in Their 60s and 70s

May 16, 2014

Women who are 60 or 70-something know it's time to plan how they want to live the next 20-30 years. Read these health tips to keep yourself active. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care
Categorized as: Women's Health
Tagged with: active, aerobic exercise, bone health, cancer, diabetes, obesity, walking, women's health, Zumba