Postpartum Depression (PPD) affects between 10-15% of new mothers. PPD causes mothers to suffer from a long-lasting depression that, if severe, can put both the mother and the child in danger. Though PPD is common, available antidepressants are not guaranteed to help. A new treatment, brexanolone, offers hope for some mothers but also has severe side effects.
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Do Lesbians Need Cervical Cancer Screening? What You Need to Know
Lesbians are less likely to get screened for cervical cancer than heterosexual and bisexual women, but cervical cancer screening is recommended for all women with a cervix, including lesbians.
Read More »Facts About 6 Common STIs
NCHR explains six common sexually transmitted infections—chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, herpes, HPV, and HIV—including how they spread, their symptoms, treatments, and ways to prevent them so everyone can stay informed and healthy.
Read More »Should I “Upgrade” to Digital or 3D? A Mammography Guide
Mammography overview: learn more about similarities and differences between traditional mammograms and the newer digital and 3D mammograms.
Read More »What is Endometriosis?
What is endometriosis? It’s more common than you think. Recognizing the symptoms will helping you to find ways to treat your pain.
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