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What's the usual mammogram age?

Mammogram age recommendations often start at 40, but screening may begin earlier for people with a higher breast cancer risk or strong family history. A doctor may advise mammograms 10 years before the youngest affected relative was diagnosed, usually not before age 30, based on personal risk.

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What can cause a painful lump in the breast?

A painful lump in breast may be caused by an abscess, cyst, bruise, or fat necrosis after an injury, though breast cancer is less common. Other signs can include swelling, nipple discharge, warmth, skin changes, or changes in breast shape, and medical evaluation helps guide proper treatment.

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What can cause an enlarged uterus?

An enlarged uterus may be linked to pregnancy, recent childbirth, hormonal birth control, fibroids, adenomyosis, gestational trophoblastic disease, or cancer. Medical evaluation is important with abnormal bleeding, missed periods, nausea, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, or severe cramps.

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Endometrial Polyp: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

An endometrial polyp is a benign growth in the uterine lining that may cause abnormal bleeding, abdominal pain, or trouble getting pregnant. Diagnosis may involve ultrasound, hysteroscopy, or biopsy, and treatment can include polyp removal.

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Vestibulodynia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Vestibulodynia can cause burning, stinging or pain around the vaginal opening, especially during sex, tampon use or pelvic exams. Causes may involve inflammation, nerve sensitivity, yeast infections, hormones or pelvic floor muscle problems.

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Cervical Ectropion: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Cervical ectropion is a benign cervical change that can cause discharge, spotting or bleeding after sex. Diagnosis involves a pelvic exam and tests to rule out infection or other conditions, while treatment is only needed for bothersome symptoms.

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Endometriosis Symptoms: Common Signs & Types

Endometriosis symptoms include severe pelvic pain, heavy periods, painful cramps, pain during sex, and difficulty getting pregnant. Symptoms may vary by location, including the ovaries, bladder, or intestines.

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What are the physical signs of lost virginity?

Physical signs of lost virginity do not exist, as the body does not change after first-time sex. Puberty causes natural body changes, while virginity is not a medical condition and cannot be confirmed by a physical exam or visible signs.

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Why do I have so much discharge all of a sudden?

Sudden vaginal discharge can happen due to ovulation, hormone changes, irritation, pregnancy, or infections. Learn why so much discharge all of a sudden may occur and when symptoms need medical care.

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Why does my stomach hurt after sex?

Why does my stomach hurt after sex? Lower abdominal pain after intercourse may be caused by lack of lubrication, pelvic floor dysfunction, a tilted uterus, STIs, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis, uterine scarring, or cervical cancer, and may require evaluation by a gynecologist.

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Cervicitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix that can cause vaginal discharge, genital itching, bleeding, and pain during urination or sex. Main causes include STIs, irritation, trauma, and vaginal infections.

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What causes sudden sharp pain under the left breast in women?

Sudden sharp pain under the left breast in women can be caused by breast pain, chest wall inflammation, lung irritation, or heart-related problems, especially when pain is severe or comes with shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or spreading pain.

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Anteverted Uterus: What It Is, Difference vs. Retroverted & Fertility

An anteverted uterus is a common, normal position where the uterus tilts forward. Learn how it differs from a retroverted uterus, its causes, effects on fertility and pregnancy, how it is diagnosed, and when treatment may or may not be needed.

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Uterus Didelphys: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Uterus didelphys is a rare congenital condition in which two uteruses form. It may cause painful sex, severe menstrual cramps, and heavier bleeding, and it can also increase the risk of miscarriage and preterm birth.

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Cramping But No Period: 8 Possible Causes (& What to Do)

Cramping but no period can be caused by pregnancy, hormonal changes, or conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. Learn the main causes, associated symptoms, and treatment options, and understand when this symptom may require medical evaluation.