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UTI Facts By Sun River Health UTI Facts By Sun River Health
UTI Facts By Sun River Health Every year, urinary tract infections (UTIs) affect over 150 million people worldwide. Doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics, but there are definite steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. So, let’s get talking. Symptoms and Complications A UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of getting a UTI than men. UTIs don’t always have symptoms, but when they do, they may include: A strong, persistent urge to urinate A burning sensation when urinat…

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UTI Facts: An HRHCare Expert Explains UTI Facts: An HRHCare Expert Explains
UTI Facts: An Hrhcare Expert Explains Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are not a popular conversation topic, yet they affect over 150 million people worldwide each year. Doctors typically treat UTIs with antibiotics, but there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting a UTI in the first place. So, let’s get talking. Symptoms and Complications A UTI is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of getting a UTI than men. UTIs don’t always have symptoms, but when they do they may include: • A strong, persistent urge to uri…

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Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery
Celebrate Women’s Health Month With The Holistic Care Of Midwifery The month of May is filled with celebration and renewed life. Amid blooming spring flowers and budding trees, we celebrate Mother’s Day and we begin to prepare our families and ourselves for an active, fun-filled summer. Yet, as a woman, before you can take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. Now is a great time to take a “whole view” of yourself – your physical, emotional and spiritual needs – and commit to making positive changes that will enable you to continue to be the active nurturer that you are. At CareMount Medical, our certified nurse-midwives can help you achiev…

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Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk?
Heart Disease In Women: Are You At Risk? Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, causing one in four female deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute! While heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, there are some key differences between genders. Heart attack symptoms for women While some women have no symptoms, others experience angina (dull, heavy to sharp chest pain or discomfort), pain in the neck/jaw/throat or pain in the upper abdomen or back. These may occur during rest, physical activity or be triggered by mental stress. Sometimes heart d…

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Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall
Reports Of Tampons Coming Apart Prompt Recall A popular tampon product is being stripped from shelves after parts of the feminine hygiene product was unraveling or coming apart while they were in use. Kimberly-Clark announced a voluntary recall of U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular Absorbency, which were sold throughout the country, for “a quality related defect that could impact the performance of this product.” The recall is limited to products that were manufactured between Oct. 7, 2016, and Oct. 16 this year. The products were distributed between Oct. 17, 2016, and Oct. 23 this year. No other U by Kotex-brand products are subject to…

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What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains
What Is Endometriosis? A CareMount Expert Explains According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health, endometriosis affects at least 11 percent of American women between the ages of 15 and 44. It is especially common among women in their 30s and 40s. Endometriosis is an often painful disorder which occurs when the tissue lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It is typically found on the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, tissues that hold the uterus in place and the outer surface of the uterus. Symptoms • Bleeding or spotting between periods • Painful periods • Infertility • Pain during interco…

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