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Diseases and Disorders

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms.Breast cancer can begin in different parts of the breast. A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes that carry milk to the nipple. The connective tissue (which consists of fibrous and fatty tissue) surrounds and holds everything together. Most breast cancer begin in the ducts or lobules.

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Women of all ages, races, ethnicities, and backgrounds can get HIV, but some women are more at risk of getting it than others.

Mental Health

Many people from racial and ethnic minority groups have difficulty getting mental health care due to cost or not having health insurance.

Exercise

Regular physical activity (exercise) can help lower your risk for many diseases that affect women, including heart disease and stroke.

Reproductive Health

Endometriosis

Diet and Lifestyle

Food Labels

Maternity and Motherhood

Your Baby's First Hours of Life

Exercise

7 Benefits of Yoga for Women

Health News & Information

Why you should choose a board-certified OB GYN

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) offers board certification in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology and in five subspecialties. Board certification is a voluntary pursuit. Physicians are only required to secure a medical license to practice medicine in any given state. Physicians who choose to pursue certification are enhancing their medical knowledge beyond that required of state licensure.

Verify your OB GYN's board certification

Verify if your OB GYN is board certified by ABOG by using our online verification tool.

Learn more about the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) is a non-profit organization that board certifies obstetricians and gynecologists (OB GYNs) and offers continuing certification to OB GYNs in the United States and Canada.