Keck Medicine of USC Blog | Women's Health

What Is Endometriosis?

What Is Endometriosis?

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How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

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What Is Endometriosis?

What Is Endometriosis?

A gynecologist explains the origins, symptoms and treatment options for this painful disorder affecting millions of women.  Endometriosis affects about...
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How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

How to Stop Urinary Incontinence in Women

Regaining bladder control is possible thanks to various treatment options. Urinary incontinence is a common experience for many women, especially...
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What Causes High Blood Pressure?

What Causes High Blood Pressure?

Learn about the signs of high blood pressure and how to manage hypertension. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension,...
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Why Do I Need a Pap Test?

Why Do I Need a Pap Test?

Regular screening helps women prevent cervical cancer. A regular pap test, most often called a pap smear in the past,...
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How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux

How to Get Rid of Acid Reflux

For managing uncomfortable acid reflux symptoms, a GI specialist says lifestyle and dietary changes are usually the best solution. Nearly...
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Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Am I at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Who is at high risk for breast cancer — and which risk factors can you control? Because of certain risk...
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Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

Understanding the Stages of Breast Cancer

A patient’s breast cancer stage plays a major role in how the breast cancer can be treated. One of the...
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Who Are the Different Doctors You Meet During Your Breast Cancer Journey?

Who Are the Different Doctors You Meet During Your Breast Cancer Journey?

At Keck Medicine of USC, a team of specialists works together to provide optimal cancer care. A breast cancer diagnosis...
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Mammogram Screening Gets Personalized

Mammogram Screening Gets Personalized

Annual mammogram screening is no longer a one-size-fits-all approach. Only one rule holds true for all women when it comes...
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What Is the Recommended Age for a Mammogram?

What Is the Recommended Age for a Mammogram?

Updated breast cancer screening guidelines in 2024 lowered the recommended mammogram screening age. According to updated guidelines from the U.S....
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What I Wish I Had Known About Breast Cancer Before My Diagnosis

What I Wish I Had Known About Breast Cancer Before My Diagnosis

A breast cancer survivor diagnosed at 38 years old describes her journey. Three days before my 38th birthday, I was...
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