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Many women, at some point in their lives, experience menstrual bleeding that seems out of the ordinary. Usually, the level of bleeding isn’t enough to be diagnosed as abnormal (called menorrhagia), but be wary if your period persists longer than a…

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The following article was submitted by A.J. Melnikas.  A.J. Melnikas currently works in clinical research.  In the past, she has worked with non-profit health organizations targeting women’s and adolescent health issues. She will begin MPH studies this fall. An avid runner and coach, A.J. has completed 4 marathons and is…

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It’s a sad fact that anorexia nervosa is a common problem among young women, particularly female athletes. Not only does undernourishment compromise the athletic abilities of these young competitors, but, more importantly, malnourishment means the risk for early-onset osteoporosis, thanks to the secondary amenorrhea…

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This is the second installment in a three-part series on the birth control pill.  In part 1, senior writer Katie Drummond invesitgates the history, uses, side effects, and effectiveness of using the pill.  In addition, she takes a closer look at how the…

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Forty-five percent of competitive female runners develop stress fractures, small cracks on the surface of the bones in their legs and feet. The women most likely to suffer these injuries are those who restrict food and those who have irregular periods.

Restricting food…

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