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7 Reasons Your Period Cramps are Truly Terrible
Severe period cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, affect millions of women worldwide. While some discomfort during menstruation is expected, intense pain that disrupts your daily life isn't normal. Learn what causes severe period cramps and ways to find relief.
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Don’t Ignore These Ovarian Cancer Warnings Signs
Ovarian cancer can be a challenging condition to diagnose, as it often doesn't create noticeable symptoms in its early stages. However, understanding the risk factors and potential signs of the disease helps you respond quickly by seeing a doctor if something feels off.
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5 Types of Vaginal Discharge and What They Mean
Vaginal discharge raises common questions for women, including what’s normal and what’s not. Learn in-depth about female vaginal discharge, from healthy discharge colors, to what concerns might require a trip to see a provider.
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Why Can’t I Get Pregnant? Common Signs of Infertility in Men and Women
Infertility is a complex but common health issue that impacts millions of individuals and couples. Struggling to have a baby is a deeply emotional and challenging experience. Learn what contributes to trouble getting pregnant, signs of infertility and when to see a doctor.
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Surprising Causes of Weight Gain and When to Worry
Discover the surprising causes of weight gain beyond diet and exercise. Learn when to be concerned and how to take control of your health with expert insights from UnityPoint Health.
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C-Section Q&A: The Facts and What it Takes to Recover
Becoming a new parent is an exciting time, and every birth story is a little different. While some women deliver vaginally, other bundles of joy enter the world through cesarean section or C-section. Learn about C-section facts, including C-section recovery, C-section complications and C-section risk.
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What Vaccines Do You Need During Pregnancy?
Getting vaccinated when you’re pregnant helps protect you and your baby from serious diseases. Learn more what vaccines you should get and how getting vaccinated during pregnancy can help keep your baby safe until they're old enough to receive their own vaccines.
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Ways to Naturally Increase Your Breast Milk Supply
Learn everything you need to know about breastmilk supply from a UnityPoint Health lactation consultant. Find out reasons your milk supply could be decreasing and get expert tips on how to naturally increase your breastmilk supply and breastmilk flow.
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Breast Milk Colors: What’s Normal and When to Worry
While some breast milk color changes are clearly linked to a condition, medication or diet, others are less understood. If your breast milk is blue, yellow, clear or another color, learn what it means and when to worry.