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Dos de cada tres mujeres en los Estados Unidos tiene sobrepeso u obesidad.1 El peso adicional provoca muchas enfermedades que afectan a las mujeres, como la enfermedad cardíaca, diabetes y muchos tipos de cánceres. Puede ser difícil hablar de tu peso con un médico o enfermero. Un médico o enfermero con el que te sientas cómodo puede ser un gran compañero para ayudarte a alcanzar un peso saludable.

Learn about chlamydia from the Office on Women’s Health.

Bleeding disorders may affect 1 in 10 women with heavy periods and can cause other health problems if not treated.

Use our birth control comparison chart to help you choose the birth control method that is right for you.

Women need to do different types of physical activities to reach or stay at a healthy weight and build strength and endurance.

Reaching a healthy weight can help you get pregnant and improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Extra weight leads to many diseases that affect women. A doctor or nurse you feel comfortable with can help you reach a healthier weight.

Learn about chronic fatigue syndrome from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn about carpal tunnel syndrome from the Office on Women’s Health.

Caregivers care for someone with an illness, injury, or disability. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Stress from caregiving is common. Women especially are at risk for the harmful health effects of caregiver stress.