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8 Lesser Known Breast Cancer Risks

By Kate Hunley, APRN, WHNP-BC

NOV 11, 2024 | Women's Health, Cancer Care

Alcohol consumption, night shift work and stress are three of the eight little known breast cancer risk factors our nurse practitioner discusses.

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A Closer Look: Breast Density and Cancer Detection
By CHI Health Cancer Team OCT 08, 2024 | Women's Health, Cancer Care
How dense are your breasts? It’s not something women think about until it’s time to screen for breast cancer. About ...
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Take Back Control: Help for Urinary Incontinence
By Kristen Gerjevic, MD OCT 03, 2024 | Women's Health, Urology
Stress incontinence happens when the muscles and tissues that support your bladder and urethra weaken.
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Why Women Skip Mammograms, and Why They Shouldn’t
By Lauren Anderson, MD OCT 01, 2024 | Women's Health, Cancer Care
Here’s five common excuses and some well-reasoned arguments for making time for your yearly mammogram.
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Irregular periods? 6 Facts about PCOS
By Tara Baum, MD SEP 25, 2024 | Women's Health
PCOS is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting women of reproductive age. It's estimated that 1 in 10 women have PCOS.
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Rates of Congenital Syphilis During Pregnancy
By Meaghan Shanahan, MD SEP 04, 2024 | Women's Health, Maternity Care
Alarming increases in the rates of congenital syphilis over the past five years has prompted a change in practice amongst providers to increase screening.
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Can Pelvic PT Help With My Prolapse?
By Kristen Scherer, PT, DPT JUL 30, 2024 | Women's Health, Physical Therapy
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is estimated to affect up to 50% of women. Treatment is recommended if symptoms are bothersome or begin to interfere with your daily life.
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