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Gender Identity Issues Getting Support

… are different; they decide to explore medical options like hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries. These medical … are different; they decide to explore medical options like hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries. These medical …

Physical Growth in Newborns

… This occurs in both boys and girls when the mother's hormones pass to the baby during birth. Some babies may even … This occurs in both boys and girls when the mother's hormones pass to the baby during birth. Some babies may even …

Hysterectomy Should I Also Have My Ovaries Removed

… reproductive system . They store eggs and produce sex hormones, including estrogen . Sometimes the ovaries are … premenstrual syndrome (PMS), removing the ovaries can stop hormone changes. This may help you feel better. If you are … reproductive system . They store eggs and produce sex hormones, including estrogen . Sometimes the ovaries are …

Heart Attack and Unstable Angina

… do. But sometimes your body releases adrenaline and other hormones into the bloodstream in response to intense … Women have unique risk factors for heart disease, including hormone therapy and pregnancy-related problems. These things … Women have unique risk factors for heart disease, including hormone therapy and pregnancy-related problems. These things …

Alopecia Areata

… a specific condition, such as an overactive or underactive thyroid gland hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism). How is alopecia areata treated? Because hair …

Sleep Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well

Surgical Abortion Care

Aortic Dissection

Swelling

… Swelling can also be caused by the rise and fall of hormone levels within the body. Some women may notice … as a side effect . A few examples are: Corticosteroids. Hormones, such as birth control pills and hormone therapy used to treat menopause symptoms. Some blood …

Nervous System Problems

… failure (uremia). Other conditions. Some examples include: Thyroid dysfunction ( overactive or underactive thyroid ). High blood sugar ( diabetes ) or low blood sugar … failure (uremia). Other conditions. Some examples include: Thyroid dysfunction ( overactive or underactive thyroid ). …