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Will Uterine Fibroid Surgery Become Obsolete?
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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Busting ‘Big Baby’ Myths: An OB-GYN Eases Fears with Facts
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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Plotting the Downward Trend in Traditional Hysterectomy
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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A Gynecologist Answers 5 Common Questions About Menopause
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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Study: Patients Use Only About Half of Opioids Prescribed After Hysterectomy
A U-M gynecologist emphasizes a personalized approach to post-surgical prescriptions to help prevent chronic opioid use.
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Dangerous Falls in Middle Age: What’s Sight Got to Do with It?
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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Good News: Exercise Doesn’t Have to Be as Long (or as Painful) as You Think
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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Study: Access to Long-Lasting Contraception After Childbirth Lags Behind Demand
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.
Female Urologist
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A Female Urologist Explains Women’s Most Common Urological Concerns — and How to Treat Them
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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‘Not Just a Man’s Disease’: Why Women Need to Care About Heart Health
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.
Senait Fisseha, M.D., J.D. at Gandhi Memorial Hospital
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Empowering Local Doctors to Expand Women’s Health Care in Ethiopia
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.
Doctors looking at an x-ray of postmenopausal bone loss
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Examining Women’s Bones During Menopause May Help Head Off Fractures
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.
Patient talking to her doctor about robotic hysterectomy
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Robot-Assisted Surgery Reduces Risk of Conversion to Open Surgery
UM study shows robotic surgery hysterectomy is less risky than laparoscopic hysterectomy. Learn more about robot assisted surgery & robotic hysterectomy.
A scale showing that women make up 8 out of 10 cases of autoimmune disease
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‘Master Regulator’ in Genes May Make Women More Susceptible to Autoimmune Diseases
U-M researchers believe the VGLL3 gene is a master regulator tied to autoimmune disease. Learn how this inflammatory pathway promotes autoimmunity in women.
Ultrasound of dense breast tissue
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What Women Should Know About Breast Density
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.