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What Is Perimenopause? A Doctor Explains.

A Keck Medicine of USC expert explains what symptoms to expect in perimenopause. Menopause is defined as going 12 consecutive…

Six Questions to Ask When Choosing an OB/GYN

Looking for a new OB/GYN? The obstetricians/gynecologists of Keck Medicine of USC share a few questions to ask before booking…

3 Common Symptoms of Menopause

Hot flashes, irregular periods and vaginal dryness are common during menopause. What can be done to make life easier? Menopause…

What Are Uterine Fibroids?

Learn the facts about uterine fibroids, including symptoms, risks and treatment options, from a gynecologic oncologist and women’s health expert.…

What Causes Hot Flashes?

Hot flashes are common during menopause, but you don’t need to suffer through them. Most readers have probably heard their…

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,…

Which Is the Correct Breast Cancer Screening for You?

Breast cancer screening should be tailored to each woman to help better detect cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can…

Why Can't I Sleep?

Keck Medicine of USC experts discuss underlying medical conditions that may be causing your sleep trouble. Insomnia The most common…

Convincing a Loved One to See a Doctor

It's not always easy to convince a loved one to seek care. Two experts from Keck Medicine of USC offer…

How to Address Chronic and Severe Headaches

If you're experiencing worse than occasional headaches, it may be time to ask for help. Specialists from Keck Medicine of…

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Brain Tumor Treatment Saves Mother and Child

Melody LaTorre was pregnant when she learned she had brain cancer. In a race against time, a team of Keck…