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Womens health.gov: Hysterectomy

For Students 9th - 10th
What is a hysterectomy? How common are hysterectomies? How is a hysterectomy performed? These and other questions are answered on this page.
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Kids Health: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Menstruating monthly usually accompanies cramps. For some people these cramps can be excessively painful. If you are experiencing such pains you may have endometriosis. You can learn more about the condition in this article. It also...
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Kids Health: Coping With Common Period Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
Having a period usually comes with numerous other changes in the way your body feels and looks. If you're curious as to whether or not what you are feeling is normal, check out this site. It also includes links to related sites.
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Babycenter: Pregnancy Complications

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles on conditions and complications that can affect pregnancy. Also includes one video, several bulletin boards, and polls.
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Abdominal Hysterectomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Why would a woman need a hysterectomy? Learn common medical reasons for getting a hysterectomy, hysterectomy methods, and alternatives to surgery. Links are provided to descriptions of a number of uterine problems.
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National Women's Health Information: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides a very good Q & A format to find out about this disease, its symptoms, its cause and more.
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Endometriosis.org

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization provides history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, case histories and much more.
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Bupa: Endometriosis

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough examination of endometriosis supplemented with a depiction of the female pelvic organs.