Malnutrition in Women

We all want to look our best so paying attention to the number on the scale and temporarily

restricting calories after a weekend of over eating-or dieting periodically— can be a healthy way to control our weight. But for some women, counting calories and/or exercising excessively is a dangerous obsession that puts their health at risk.

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5 Doctors Women Need

Even if you're healthy and rarely get sick, there are a few medical experts you may want to consider getting to know. Here’s a list of the five doctors every woman should keep in her contact list:

Primary Care Physician. Think of your primary care physician (PCP) as kind of a central clearinghouse through which all your medical care is managed—even if the care is provided by another specialist. Your PCP will perform your annual physical, and should focus on prevention strategies, explains Stacey Rosen, MD, vice president of women’s health at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, which is part of the North Shore-LIJ Health System in New York. "Depending on your age and your family’s medical history, she will tell you when you should get a mammogram, a colonoscopy or routine blood work, as well as discuss lifestyle strategies to decrease the risk of important medical conditions," she says. "She takes into account your family’s health history along with your personal medical history. If your family has diabetes, your primary care physician will keep a close eye on that."

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Cheryl is 55 years old and lives in Stillwater, Oklahoma where she works as an administrative assistant for Oklahoma State University. She has suffered from body aches and pains almost all her life. Here is her journey to discover what was causing her pain and how she could live a normal, happy life.

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Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as Stein-Leventhal Syndrome, is among the most common endocrine (hormone) problems women face. In fact, according to the Office on Women’s Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the condition affects as many as five million girls and women, and can impact their health for life. Yet very few people know much about it.

What Is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome?

Polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly known as PCOS, is a health condition that’s caused by an imbalance in a woman’s hormone system. It can affect her appearance, menstrual cycle, and fertility, as well as her cardiac health. It’s also associated with diabetes and other conditions.

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