- 21. Female infertility
- (Female infertility)
- ... and growth in the uterus — has to take place just right. In women, a number of factors can disrupt this process at any stage. Female infertility is caused by one or more of these factors. Ovulation disorders ...
- 22. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- ... that black women might be at increased risk of cervical insufficiency. Further studies are needed to determine the underlying causes. If you have an unusually short cervix, you're at increased risk of ...
- 23. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... North America and western Europe, IgA nephropathy affects at least twice as many men as it does women. Ethnicity. IgA nephropathy is more common in Caucasians and Asians than it is in blacks. Family ...
- 24. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- ... ITP is a fairly common blood disorder and can occur in anyone at almost any age, but these factors increase your risk: Your sex. Women are about twice as likely to develop ITP as men are. ...
- 25. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... is present. Pseudotumor cerebri can occur in children and adults, but it's most common in obese women of childbearing age. When no underlying cause for the increased intracranial pressure can be discovered, ...
- 26. Ichthyosis vulgaris
- (Ichthyosis vulgaris)
- ... hair loss. Retinoids may cause birth defects. Women considering retinoid therapy should be sure they are not pregnant before starting the medication — and use effective birth control while taking retinoids. ...
- 27. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... stress may aggravate symptoms, it doesn't cause them. Hormones. Because women are more likely to have IBS, researchers believe that hormonal changes play a role in this condition. Many women find ...
- 28. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... genetic makeup may play a role. However, most people who have IBD don't have a family history of the disorder. Inflammatory bowel disease affects about the same number of women and men. Risk factors ...
- 29. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- ... and estrogen control the development and maintenance of sex characteristics in both men and women. Testosterone controls male traits, such as muscle mass and body hair. Estrogen controls female traits, ...
- 30. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... If you have group B strep, antibiotic treatment during labor can protect your baby. Infants Most babies born to women carrying group B strep are healthy. But the few who are infected by group ...
- 31. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... well-being. Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening. Although it may affect anyone, Graves' disease is more common among women and before the age of 40. The primary treatment goals are to inhibit ...
- 32. Granuloma annulare
- (Granuloma annulare)
- ... in any age group and of any sex, there are some generalizations. Risk factors include: Being a woman — women are twice as likely to have granuloma annulare Being a child or young adult You're ...
- 33. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... of gonorrhea infection in women include: Increased vaginal discharge Painful urination Vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse Abdominal pain Pelvic pain Gonorrhea ...
- 34. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... of immunoglobulin A (IgA) in the glomeruli. IgA nephropathy can progress for years with no noticeable symptoms. The disorder seems to be more common in men than in women. Vasculitis Polyarteritis. This ...
- 35. Gingivitis
- (Gingivitis)
- ... of heart attack, stroke or lung disease. And women with periodontitis may be more likely to give birth to premature babies or babies with low birth weight than are women with healthy gums. Although more ...
- 36. Gestational diabetes
- (Gestational diabetes)
- ... manage your blood sugar. For most women, gestational diabetes doesn't cause noticeable signs or symptoms. Rarely, gestational diabetes may cause excessive thirst or increased urination. When to ...
- 37. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Features of genital herpes include pain, itching and sores in your genital area. But many infected people have ...
- 38. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... If that person is found to be a carrier, the other partner may want to be screened, as well. If you're identified as a carrier, ask your doctor about genetic counseling. For pregnant women who are carriers ...
- 39. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... that involves the genital organs. Men are more often affected, but women can develop this type of gangrene as well. Fournier's gangrene usually arises due to an infection in the genital area or urinary ...
- 40. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... in women. The following factors also may put you at a greater risk of forming ganglion cysts: Having osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis can increase fluid within ...
