Category: Women’s Health

Two older woman practice yoga in a park.

April 12, 2024

Is Menopause Hormone Therapy Right for You?

It could be an option when night sweats and hot flashes affect your quality of life.

Menopause, Women's Health

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Graphic of pelvic bone

April 11, 2024

This Is How Physical Therapy Can Relieve Pelvic Pain

A physical therapist shares everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

Maternal Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health

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Obese woman smiles at the candles on her birthday cake as two female friends on either side of her celebrate her

April 10, 2024

How to Manage Weight Gain During Menopause

Experts explain why it happens at this life stage and what you can do about it.

Menopause, Weight Loss, Women's Health

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Woman smiling looking at pregnancy test.

March 26, 2024

What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit

Tips include selecting a provider, gathering information and preparing for tests.

Maternal Health, OB-GYN

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UNC Health patient Betsy Nay

October 30, 2023

Are More Younger Women Getting Breast Cancer?

As researchers track early-onset cancers, women can take steps to reduce their risk.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health

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A woman wearing a tank top presses the top of her chest with her hand

July 3, 2023

Understanding Benign Breast Conditions

Learn about noncancerous conditions and what to do if you have them.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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a woman standing in a bathroom, wearing a robe and a bath towel on her bed feels under her breast

June 6, 2023

Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do

Lumps are often benign but need to be checked out.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health

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Picture of a woman getting a breast screening

May 15, 2023

When Should You Get a Mammogram?

Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early, so don’t delay.

Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health

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artistic impression of woman looking away from the camera

April 21, 2023

Depression During Perimenopause Is Treatable

You don’t have to accept mood changes as a normal part of aging.

Depression, Menopause, Women's Health

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An illustration of hearts.

February 17, 2023

Identifying Gender and Racial Disparities in Heart Attack Care

UNC researchers are spreading the word about these disparities and starting a conversation about how to change them.

Cardiology, Health Disparities, Heart and Vascular Health, Heart Attacks, Research, Women's Health

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Women in exercise clothes standing outside in a group, one woman gesturing toward her midsection

November 9, 2022

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Is Common and Treatable

Exercises, devices and surgery can help when organs slip.

OB-GYN, Women's Health

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Adult daughter embraces mother, both women sitting by a window

October 31, 2022

What Every Woman Needs to Know About Stroke

Longer life expectancy for women can mean more strokes.

Neurology, Stroke, Women's Health

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