 To learn more about the latest on women and sports medicine:
For more information on the latest osteoarthritis treatments:
 At Patriot Place in the Foxborough, MA, area between April 30 and May 7? – Join us for Women’s Health Week at Brigham and Women’s/Mass General Health Care Center for one of these events: Varicose Vein Screenings
Thursday, April 30, 5 - 8 p.m. Plastic Surgery: Understanding the basics
Thursday, April 30, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Managing Chronic Pain
Monday, May 4, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Your Bladder Problems: Common causes and latest treatments
Tuesday, May 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m. ACL Injury and the Female Athlete
Wednesday, May 6, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Skin Health Analysis
Thursday, May 7, 4 - 7 p.m. Skin Cancer Prevention
Thursday, May 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m. For more information or to register, visit us online or call 1-866-378-9164.
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Ask-the-Physician: Female Athlete Triad  Are you an athlete experiencing low energy, missed or irregular menstrual cycles, and have been told you have or at risk for osteoporosis? You may be suffering from a disorder called Female Athlete Triad. Read more about the Triad in our Q&A with Dr. Jennifer Baima, a physiatrist with the Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center at BWH.
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Are You Concerned About Arthritis?  By age 65, women are five times more likely than men to suffer from arthritis. Osteoarthritis, the wearing down of cartilage in the joints, is the most common form of arthritis. Affecting close to 12 percent of all Americans between the ages of 25 and 74, osteoarthritis is a debilitating condition that is often painful and can limit one’s range of activity.
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Learn about Lupus  Lupus, which affects roughly eight times as many women as men, is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system can attack connective tissues and organs causing a variety of symptoms. It is estimated that 500,000 to 1.5 million Americans have lupus and it is more common in individuals of African-American and Asian descent. The peak age of onset of lupus is between 10 and 40, although individuals of any age can get lupus.
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Orthopedic and Arthritis Center – Services for Women  Brigham and Women’s Hospital Orthopedic and Arthritis Center physicians are world renowned for their expertise in bone and joint conditions. Among our Center programs, are the following that specialize in the care of women.
Brighamandwomens.org – One Location for the Latest Health Information Our website offers the latest bone and joint information, including:
 Request Our Bone and Joint Care Kit
To receive our Bone and Joint Care Kit, contact us on-line or call 1-800-BWH-9999.
 Make an Appointment For an appointment with a BWH bone and joint expert, contact us on-line or call 1-800-BWH-9999.
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