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Endometriosis: It’s Time To Change the Pattern of Pain, Stigma and Barriers to Diagnosis And Treatment
By Sarah Seabrook and Alana Cattapan Women

Endometriosis: It’s Time To Change the Pattern of Pain, Stigma and Barriers to Diagnosis And Treatment

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated one million Canadians. It involves the overgrowth of endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus), which typically sheds during menstruation and regrows to support reproduction. With endometriosis, the endometrial tissue grows excessively, both inside and outside of the uterus, which can cause pelvic pain, extreme […]

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments
Reviewed by Patty Weasler, RN Women

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Signs, Causes, and Treatments

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a health condition that affects women of childbearing age each month shortly before they begin menstruation. It can cause debilitating symptoms so it’s important to seek medical support if you suspect PMDD.

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Women and Kidney Disease: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Solutions
By Olivia DiPede Your Health

Women and Kidney Disease: Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Solutions

Kidney disease can happen to anyone, but studies have indicated that it tends to impact women more than men. Follow along as we breakdown the relationship between women and kidney disease, as well as the risk factors, symptoms and solutions that may be helpful to know.

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