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New Blood Test Offers Accurate Menopause Diagnosis

Menopause is a natural biological process that occurs in women as they age. It marks the end of fertility and the cessation of the menstrual cycle. While menopause is a normal part of a woman’s life, it can also bring about a host of uncomfortable symptoms, such as hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, and […]

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I was an STI educator, but I still got herpes

As told to Erica Rimlinger April 13-19, 2025, is STI Awareness Week. When I first saw the lesion, I knew it looked familiar. After working in HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, I’d seen enough pictures to recognize herpes. When the first signs of a sore appeared, I was confused and thought: “That can’t […]

El cáncer de vejiga y las mujeres de raza negra

English Mónica Austin-Cox recuerda bien el día que una examinación pélvica rutinaria cambió su vida para siempre. Su ginecólogo detectó una masa que inicialmente se asumió que tenía una relación con los ovarios de Austin-Cox. Pero más pruebas revelaron que de hecho while una masa en su vejiga. Los angeles refirieron rápidamente a un urólogo, […]