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Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.
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A Michigan Medicine OB-GYN busts some of the biggest myths about the causes of macrosomic babies, including what does and doesn't cause a big baby.
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Read about minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures and other alternatives to traditional total abdominal hysterectomies, causing a decline trend in traditional hysterectomy procedures.
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Get answers to your biggest questions about menopause, including what menopause is, when menopause starts and information on symptoms and treatments.
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A U-M gynecologist emphasizes a personalized approach to post-surgical prescriptions to help prevent chronic opioid use.
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Falls among middle-aged people are an underreported issue, U-M researchers say. Now, they’re probing the connection between falling and poor vision as a way to prevent injury.
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Fitness shouldn’t feel forced. If you’re stuck in an activity rut, try these four science-backed ways to rethink exercise.
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The number of women receiving immediate postpartum IUDs or implants has increased dramatically in recent years. But research shows access to such services is unequal.
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Women with urological problems might not know how common — and treatable — they are, which keeps them from seeking proper care. But help is available.
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Despite heart disease being the No. 1 cause of death in women worldwide, only 1 in 5 women considers heart disease as her greatest risk.
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Read about how one U-M professor is leading a medical training transformation and empowering local doctors in Ethiopia to help expand women's health care.
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U-M researchers tracked bone loss during menopause over 14 years. See the study results on age related bone loss & bone mineral density during menopause.
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UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.
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U-M researchers believe the VGLL3 gene is a master regulator tied to autoimmune disease. Learn how this inflammatory pathway promotes autoimmunity in women.
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Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.