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Institute of Mental Health — A detailed booklet that describes the medications for treating mental disorder - includes a comprehensive list of medications. This booklet is designed to help mental health patients and their families understand how and why medications can be ...More…

Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic and Genomic Science

Human Genome Research Institute — Genetics and genomics both play a role in health and disease. Genetics helps individuals and families learn about how conditions, such as sickle cell anemia, are inherited in families; what screening and testing is available; and in for some ...More…

Las píldoras anticonceptivas y el riesgo de cáncer

National Cancer Institute — Los anticonceptivos orales se pusieron a la disposición de las mujeres estadounidenses al principio de los años sesenta. La conveniencia, efectividad y reversibilidad de acción de las píldoras anticonceptivas (conocidas popularmente como "la ...More…

Los virus del papiloma humano y el cáncer

National Cancer Institute — Las infecciones genitales por VPH son muy comunes y se transmiten sexualmente. Entre los más de 100 tipos de VPH, más de 30 pueden transmitirse de una persona a otra por medio de contacto sexual. Aunque los VPH son transmitidos generalmente por ...More…

Folic Acid and Prenatal/Preconception Vitamins

Child Health & Human Development — NICHD Women's Health Research: Pregnancy and Birth-Care Before and During Pregnancy--Prenatal Care Getting early and regular prenatal care is one of the best ways to promote a healthy pregnancy. Prenatal care is more than just health care; it ...More…

-Pregnancy and Birth

Child Health & Human Development — NICHD Women's Health Research: Research on Pregnancy and Birth A major part of the mission of the NICHD is to make sure that women suffer no harmful effects from reproductive processes, including pregnancy. Having a healthy pregnancy is one of ...More…

Do I have Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)?

Child Health & Human Development — Approximately 250,000 women under the age of 40 in the United States have POF. Absent or irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweat, irritability, poor concentration, decreased sex drive, painful sex, drying of the vagina, and infertility. Women ...More…

Premature Ovarian Failure (POF)/Ovarian Insufficiency

Child Health & Human Development — PCOS is the most common cause of female infertility. A woman's ovaries have Women with PCOS may also have other health problems, such as abnormally high levels of insulin, obesity, high blood pressure, and heart disease. A small number of these ...More…

What is gestational diabetes?

Child Health & Human Development — The feelings that surround pregnancy--excitement, anxiety, and hope--often give way to many questions. Will my child's eyes be blue or brown? When will I have my baby? How big will my baby be? What does the future hold for my family? Finding out ...More…

NICHD Publications: More Information about?

Child Health & Human Development — A to Z health & human development topics Clinical research & clinical trials Publications & materials Research Conducted at the NICHD Research Supported by the NICHD Resources for researchers Supported research networks & more Who can I ...More…

General Information about STDs and STIs

Child Health & Human Development — Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (STDs and STIs) and HIV/AIDS Research The NICHD funds and conducts research on many STDs and STIs and on how they affect women. A large portion of this research examines the impact of HIV/AIDS in ...More…

Herpes labialis

National Library of Medicine — Cold sore; Fever blister; Herpes simplex - oral; Oral herpes simplex Herpes labialis is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It leads to the development of small and usually painful blisters on the skin of the lips, mouth, gums, or ...More…