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Women's Health

Health Promotion and Prevention

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From before puberty to after menopause, a woman's body is constantly changing and developing. At each stage of development and maturation, it is important to make healthy lifestyle choices and find ways to prevent problems. Getting regular healthcare examinations and learning to identify potential health problems are ways to help you live longer, live better, and live happier. Listed in the directory below you will find some additional health promotion and prevention information for women, for which we have provided a brief overview.

If you cannot find the condition in which you are interested, please visit the Women's Health Online Resources page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may contain additional information on that topic.

Women's Healthcare Guidelines

Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care

How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination

Mammography

Frequently Asked Questions: Mammograms

Manage Your Medications

Obesity

Overview of Obesity

Treatment of Obesity

Obesity Treatment Overview

Medical Treatment for Obesity

Surgical Treatment for Obesity

Gastric Bypass (Malabsorptive) Surgery

Gastric Stapling (Restrictive) Surgery

Maintaining Weight Loss

Preventing Obesity

Pap Test

Plan and Prepare for Pregnancy

Preventing Cardiovascular Diseases

Watch Your Weight

Components of Food

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