Women's Health
Learn about women's health
There is so much to know about the woman's body. And as your body changes with time, you are bound to have questions you never thought of before.
You can come here to explore a range of women's health issues. Get help with decisions and common concerns on topics such as:
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Abnormal Pap Test . -
Birth Control . -
Fertility Problems . -
Pregnancy . -
Labor and Delivery . -
Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth . -
Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? .
Abnormal Pap Test Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Abortion Abortion: Emotional Recovery Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Acupressure for Morning Sickness Adenomyosis Adult Immunization Schedule After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting at Home With Your Baby After Childbirth: Pelvic Bone Problems After Childbirth: Urination and Bowel Problems Alcohol or Drug Use During Pregnancy Anemia During Pregnancy Antihistamines for Morning Sickness Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Anxiety During and After Pregnancy Artificial Rupture of the Membranes Asthma During Pregnancy Baby Blues Back Pain During Pregnancy Bacterial Vaginosis Bartholin Gland Cyst Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Tracking Bed Rest for Preterm Labor Bed Rest in Pregnancy Bioidentical Hormones Birth Control Birth Control Hormones: The Implant Birth Control Hormones: The Mini-Pill Birth Control Hormones: The Patch Birth Control Hormones: The Pill Birth Control Hormones: The Ring Birth Control Hormones: The Shot Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm Birth Control: How to Use the Patch Birth Control: How to Use the Ring Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods Black Cohosh for Menopause Symptoms Bladder Pain Syndrome (Interstitial Cystitis) Boric Acid for Vaginal Yeast Infection Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Screening Breast Cancer Types Breast Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Changes During Pregnancy Breast Engorgement Breast Enlargement Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Breast Lumps Breast Pain (Mastalgia) Breast Problems Breast Reduction Breast-Conserving Surgery (Lumpectomy) for Breast Cancer Breastfeeding Breastfeeding After a C-Section Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery Breastfeeding and Your Milk Supply Breastfeeding as Birth Control Breastfeeding at Work Breastfeeding During Pregnancy Breastfeeding Multiple Infants Breastfeeding Positions Breastfeeding When You Have Diabetes Breastfeeding With Inverted Nipples Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child Breastfeeding: Baby's Poor Weight Gain Breastfeeding: Choosing a Breast Pump Breastfeeding: Exercise and Weight Loss Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump Breastfeeding: Sore Nipples Breastfeeding: Using Medicines Safely Breathing Techniques for Childbirth Breech Position and Breech Birth Caffeine During Pregnancy Cancer During Pregnancy Cancer Treatment and Infertility Carbon Dioxide Laser Treatment for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Cervical Cancer Cervical Cancer Screening Cervical Cap for Birth Control Cervical Cell Changes on a Pap Test Cervical Cerclage Cervical Effacement and Dilatation Cervical Insufficiency Cervical Polyps Cesarean Section Charting Your Basal Body Temperature Childbirth Afterpains Childbirth Classes Childbirth Pain Relief Options Childbirth: Epidurals Childbirth: I.V. Medicines Childbirth: Is Planning a C-Section a Good Choice? Childbirth: Laboring in Water and Water Delivery Childbirth: Perineal Massage Before Labor Childbirth: Pudendal Block Childbirth: Pudendal Block Childbirth: Strep Infections During Delivery Chlamydia Cholestasis of Pregnancy Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery Chronic Pelvic Pain Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control Contractions During Pregnancy: What to Expect Cryotherapy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Dense Breasts Dental Care During Pregnancy Depression During Pregnancy Diaphragm for Birth Control Dilation and Curettage (D&C) Dilation and Evacuation (D&E) Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence Domestic Violence: Checklist of Things to Take When You Leave Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order Doulas and Support During Childbirth Early Signs of Pregnancy Eclampsia (Seizures) and Preeclampsia Ectopic Pregnancy Effects of Diethylstilbestrol (DES) Exposure Emergency Contraception Emotions and Menopause Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer Endometrial Ablation Endometriosis Episiotomy and Perineal Tears Excisional Biopsy for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Exercise During Pregnancy External Cephalic Version for Breech Position Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer Fatigue During Pregnancy Female Condoms Female Genital Problems and Injuries Female Sexual Problems Fetal Monitoring During Labor Fever During Pregnancy Fibrocystic Breasts Find Your Ovulation Day First-Trimester Exams and Tests Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome Functional Ovarian Cysts Gamete and Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (GIFT and ZIFT) Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) Gestational Diabetes Getting Enough Calcium and Vitamin D Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control Ginger for Morning Sickness Groin Pain Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Healthy Habits to Prevent Osteoporosis Heart Attack and Stroke in Women: Reducing Your Risk Heartburn During Pregnancy Heavy Menstrual Periods HELLP Syndrome High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy High-Risk Pregnancy Hormonal Birth Control: Risk of Blood Clots Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer Hot Flashes and Menopause How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy How Pregnancy (Conception) Occurs How to Take Birth Control Pills Hysterectomy Hysterectomy for Endometrial Cancer Hysterectomy for Ovarian Cancer In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) In-Clinic Abortion Care Indirect Coombs Test Induction Abortion Infertility Infertility Tests Infertility Treatment for Women With PCOS Infertility: Emotional and Social Support Infertility: Problems With Fallopian Tubes Infertility: Problems With Ovulation Infertility: Problems With the Uterus and Cervix Infertility: Questions to Ask About Medicine or Hormone Treatment Infertility: Setting Limits on Testing Inflammatory Breast Cancer Insemination for Infertility Insemination Procedures Interactive Tool: From Embryo to Baby in 9 Months Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Interactive Tool: When Are You Most Fertile? Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Intrauterine Device (IUD) for Birth Control Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal Labor and Delivery Labor Induction and Augmentation Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation Leg Cramps During Pregnancy Levonorgestrel (LNg) IUD Light to Heavy Vaginal Bleeding Local Anesthesia for Childbirth Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Abnormal Cervical Cell Changes Low Amniotic Fluid Low Bone Density Low-Lying Placenta Versus Placenta Previa Lymph Node Removal Surgery (Lymphadenectomy) for Endometrial Cancer Making a Birth Plan Managing Emotional Changes During Pregnancy Massage Therapy During Pregnancy Mastectomy (Removal of the Breast) for Breast Cancer Mastitis While Breastfeeding Medicines for Bone Loss Medicines That Can Cause Changes in Menstrual Bleeding Medicines That May Cause Vaginal Symptoms Menarche Menopause and Perimenopause Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns Menstrual Cramps Menstrual Cups Menstrual Diary to Monitor Premenstrual Symptoms Menstruation: Not Having a Period by Age 15 Military Sexual Trauma Milk Oversupply Miscarriage Missed or Irregular Periods Missed Periods and Endurance Training Molar Pregnancy Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More My Birth Plan Myomectomy Nipple Discharge Nipple Shields for Breastfeeding Problems Nitrous Oxide Pain Relief for Childbirth Nonmedical Options for Pain Relief in Childbirth Normal Menstrual Cycle Normal Vaginal Discharge Nutrition During Pregnancy Obesity and Pregnancy Object in the Vagina Obstetric Panel Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Risk Factors Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women Osteoporosis Screening Ovarian Cancer Overactive Bladder Partner Support During Pregnancy Passing Tissue During Pregnancy Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Tubo-Ovarian Abscess Pelvic Organ Prolapse Physical Abuse Pill Abortion Care Placenta Previa Placental Abruption Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Polyhydramnios Poor Let-Down While Breastfeeding Postpartum Bleeding Postpartum Depression Postpartum: First 6 Weeks After Childbirth Post-Term Pregnancy Postural Management for Breech Position Preeclampsia Preeclampsia: Checkups and Monitoring Preeclampsia: Creatinine Clearance Test Preeclampsia: Expectant Management Pregnancy Pregnancy After Age 35 Pregnancy After Weight-Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Pregnancy and Chronic High Blood Pressure Pregnancy: Belly, Pelvic, and Back Pain Pregnancy: Blood Clots Pregnancy: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pregnancy: Changes in Bowel Habits Pregnancy: Chemicals, Cosmetics, and Radiation Pregnancy: Choosing a Doctor or Midwife Pregnancy: Deciding Where to Deliver Pregnancy: Dropping (Lightening) Pregnancy: First Prenatal Visit Pregnancy: Hair Changes Pregnancy: Healthy Weight Gain Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation Pregnancy: Hot Tub and Sauna Use Pregnancy: Kick Counts Pregnancy: Nosebleeds and Bleeding Gums Pregnancy: Pelvic and Hip Pain Pregnancy: Relationship Changes Pregnancy: Stretch Marks, Itching, and Skin Changes Pregnancy: Vaginal Discharge and Leaking Fluid Pregnancy: Varicose Veins Pregnancy: Vegetarian Diet Pregnancy: Ways to Find Your Due Date Pregnancy: Work and School Issues Pregnancy-Related Problems Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Preparing for a Healthy Pregnancy Preterm Labor Preterm Labor and Short Cervix Preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) Preventing Mastitis Primary Ovarian Insufficiency Problems After Delivery of Your Baby Quick Tips: Healthy Pregnancy Habits Quick Tips: Successful Breastfeeding Quitting Smoking or Vaping During Pregnancy Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive Relactation Repair of Bladder Prolapse (Cystocele) or Urethra Prolapse (Urethrocele) Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele Retropubic Suspension Surgery Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy Safer Sex Safety Plan: Preparing to Leave a Violent Relationship Screening for Gestational Diabetes Second-Trimester Exams and Tests Self-Catheterization (Female) Sex After Childbirth Sex During Pregnancy Sex Therapy for Sexual Problems in Women Sexual Abuse or Assault (Rape) Sexuality While Breastfeeding Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women Sleep Problems During Pregnancy Sleep, Rest, and Breastfeeding Smoking: Problems With Pregnancy Soy for Menopause Symptoms Spinal and Epidural Pain Relief for Childbirth Staying Safe: After You Leave a Violent Relationship Staying Safe: If You Are in a Violent Relationship Stillbirth Storing Breast Milk Stress Incontinence Subchorionic Hemorrhage Surgery for Chronic Pelvic Pain Surgery for Ovarian Cysts Swelling During Pregnancy Symptoms of Pelvic Infection Symptoms of Pregnancy Tension-Free Vaginal Tape for Stress Incontinence in Women Testosterone Thinking About Bilateral Mastectomy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Thinking About Oophorectomy Third-Trimester Exams and Tests Tips for Pregnant Parents Tissue Flap Surgery for Breast Reconstruction Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy Travel During Pregnancy Tubal Ligation Reversal Tubal Ligation Surgery Types of Intimate Partner Violence Umbilical Cord Blood Donation and Private Banking Unwanted Hair in Women Urethral Sling Surgery Urge Incontinence Urinary Incontinence Urinary Incontinence in Women Urinary Incontinence: Keeping a Daily Record Urinary Problems During Pregnancy Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) Uterine Fibroids Vacuum Aspiration Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Bleeding During Pregnancy Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) Vaginal Dryness Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Pessaries Vaginal Prolapse Surgery Vaginal Rashes and Sores Vaginal Yeast Infection During Pregnancy Vaginal Yeast Infections Vaginitis VBAC: Labor Induction VBAC: Participation During Birth VBAC: Uterine Scar Rupture Violent Behavior Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness Vulvodynia Week 12 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 16 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 20 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 24 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 28 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 32 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 36 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 40 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside Week 8 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills Your Baby's Movements During Pregnancy
Bacterial Vaginosis Tests Biophysical Profile (BPP) Test Bladder Stress Test in Women Bone Density Breast Biopsy Breast Cancer (BRCA) Gene Test Breast Exam Breast Self-Awareness Breast Ultrasound Chlamydia Tests Colposcopy Contraction Stress Test Coombs Test Electronic Fetal Monitoring Endometrial Biopsy Estrogen Test Fertility Awareness Fetal Fibronectin Test Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Test Home Pregnancy Tests Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test of the Cervix Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Hysteroscopy Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Test Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Breast Mammogram Nonstress Test Pap Test Pelvic Exam Progesterone Test Prolactin Blood Test Quad Screening for Birth Defects Sonohysterogram Sperm Penetration Tests Testosterone Test Vaginal Self-Examination (VSE) Vaginal Wet Mount Vitamin D Test
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? Breast Cancer Screening and Dense Breasts: What Are My Options? Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having Mammograms? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Breastfeeding: Should I Breastfeed My Baby? Depression: Should I Take Antidepressants While I'm Pregnant? Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? Fertility Problems: Should I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy: Should I Use Estrogen Therapy (ET)? Hysterectomy: Should I Also Have My Ovaries Removed? Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Miscarriage: Should I Have Treatment to Complete a Miscarriage? Multiple Pregnancy: Should I Consider a Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction? Osteoporosis: Should I Have a Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Test? Osteoporosis: Should I Take Bisphosphonate Medicines? Ovarian Cancer: Should I Have My Ovaries Removed to Prevent Ovarian Cancer? Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Early Fetal Ultrasound? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Pregnancy: Should I Try Vaginal Birth After a Past C-Section (VBAC)? Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Surgery? Uterine Fibroids: Should I Have Uterine Fibroid Embolization? Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy?
Breastfeeding: Planning Ahead Depression: Managing Postpartum Depression Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Gestational Diabetes: Counting Carbs Gestational Diabetes: Dealing With Low Blood Sugar Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Lymphedema: Managing Lymphedema Menopause: Managing Hot Flashes Menstrual Cramps: Relieving Pain Nutrition While Breastfeeding Pregnancy and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness
Current as of: November 27, 2023
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