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.

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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 cancerLearn 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

September 20, 2014

Discover the symptoms, risks, and prevention of ovarian cancer with our detailed infographic used 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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Ask the Expert: Tummy Tucks

August 11, 2014

Jeffrey Gusenoff, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon at UPMC, answers some frequently asked questions about the tummy tuck surgical procedure.Learn More

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Women's Health

Tagged with: abdominoplasty, American Board of Plastic Surgery, bariatric, Jeffrey Gusenoff MD, Life After Weight Loss Program, Plastic Surgery, tummy tuck
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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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Women’s Preventive Health Screenings Under ObamaCare

May 16, 2014

Under ObamaCare, women's preventive health services must be covered at no cost to the patient in order to help them maintain better health. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC HealthPlan

Categorized as: Women's Health

Tagged with: ACA, Affordable Care Act, annual exams, cancer screenings, contraceptive methods, copayment, deductible, gestational diabetes, Health, HIV, HPV, ObamaCare, osteoporosis, pap smear, prenatal screenings, Screenings, STDs, women's health
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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
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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