DANGEROUS SYMPTOMS your doctor may miss
Article Abstract:
An overactive or underactive thyroid, interstitial cystitis, and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia are all women's health problems that are difficult to diagnose. Women with symptoms of these problems are often told that the symptoms are in their head. Women are 3 times more likely than men to be told physical problems are mental, and women should be persistent that their symptoms are not dismissed by doctors.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1999
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Just say "wait a minute": contrary to what most doctors will tell you, hysterectomy isn't the only answer to fibroids and other problems
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Each year 500,000 women have hysterectomies for fibroids, abnormal bleeding or endometriosis even though less risky alternatives are available. Information is presented on the symptoms, diagnosis and alternative treatments of each condition.
Publication Name: Prevention
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0032-8006
Year: 1998
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