Pain during sex can happen for many reasons, ranging from physical conditions to emotional concerns. Medicines or other therapies may help.
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Celiac disease
In this digestive condition, gluten in food damages the small intestine, making it hard to absorb nutrients and causing a variety of symptoms.
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Female infertility
Learn about infertility in women, including possible causes, what tests might be needed and fertility treatments available to help with getting pregnant.
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Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Learn about this possible complication of fertility treatments and how to recognize when you need to contact your care team.
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Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS)
Polycystic ovaries, hormone imbalance and irregular periods are telltale signs of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome. Find out about treatments.
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Uterine polyps
Tissue growths inside the uterus can cause abnormal uterine bleeding or infertility. Learn about tests and treatment.
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Shin splints
This pain along the shin bone is common in runners, dancers and military trainees. Learn how to prevent shin splints.
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Cervical spondylosis
As people age, the spinal disks in the neck shrink and bone spurs often develop. If symptoms occur, nonsurgical treatments are usually effective.
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Dupuytren contracture
This condition causes one or more fingers to bend toward the palm of the hand. The affected fingers can't straighten completely.
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
Learn more about this rare congenital heart defect that causes the left side of the heart to not develop fully and be small.
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Precocious puberty
Read about what can cause children's bodies to begin changing into adult bodies too soon.
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Dislocated shoulder
This shoulder injury, which occurs in the body's most mobile joint, causes the upper arm bone to pop out of its socket.