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Dr. Charles Hirt

Heavy periods may have significant negative effects on a woman's overall quality of life. Doctors call this condition menorrhagia (men-or-ra'-jah), a medical term meaning menstrual periods that have become too heavy and sometimes also longer or more often.

Fortunately, women no longer need to suffer from this condition as there are many effective treatment options to relieve the symptoms.

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Dr. Maria Cremer

Genital human papillomarivus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States.

There are about 40 types of HPV. About 20 million people in the U.S. are infected, and about 6.2 million more get infected each year. HPV is spread through sexual contact.

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Dr. Martin Immerman

Infertility is a growing problem in the United States. It is estimated that approximately 10-15% of couples will experience infertility.

We are fortunate to live in a time when there are numerous treatments available for couples experiencing infertility that result in couples conceiving and giving birth to healthy babies.

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Dr. Suni Chun

Sexuality is a complex process that incorporates family, societal, and religious beliefs. Aging, health status, and personal experiences change sexuality.

Sexuality also involves interpersonal relationships with each partner bringing unique attitudes, needs, and responses into the union. A breakdown in any of these areas may lead to sexual dysfunction.

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Dr. Martin Immerman