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Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis makes swelling, inflammation, and sores in the lining of the large intestine (colon) and causes diarrhea, belly pain, and bleeding from the rectum. It's a lifelong condition, but in most people the symptoms come and go.

Medicines can stop or reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups. If the disease is severe, you may need surgery to remove the colon.

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Is My Menstrual Cycle Normal?

We hear this question quite frequently: is my menstrual cycle normal? Since every single woman is unique, and we love that,

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