Women's Health

Poly­cys­tic ovary syn­drome (PCOS) affects as many as 5 mil­lion women in the US. Here’s how it can affect you at each phase of life.

Here are 7 things you might think you know about ovar­i­an can­cer that are actu­al­ly myths — and the real­i­ties behind this type of cancer.

Read about how breast reduc­tion surgery can address back pain and oth­er dis­com­forts from heavy breasts, like pain from bra straps and skin irritation. 

Have you been deal­ing with pelvic pain for too long? Is heavy, fre­quent, or irreg­u­lar uter­ine bleed­ing dis­rupt­ing your life? Have you avoid­ed pur­su­ing oth­er options because noth­ing has worked so far? 

If so, a hys­terec­to­my – a surgery to remove the uterus and cervix – may be rec­om­mend­ed by a gynecologist.

A pri­ma­ry care physi­cian should play a big role in your health and care. Here are 7 roles a PCP fills — and why you should have one.

It is impor­tant to take care of your health, and that starts with under­stand­ing your health risks and rec­om­mend­ed screen­ings at each stage of your life. With the guide­lines con­stant­ly chang­ing and vary­ing opin­ions, it can be tricky to keep track! Annu­al exams and test­ing can save your life whether you are 21 or 65.

Tak­ing time for self-care dur­ing preg­nan­cy can keep you and your baby healthy — and also keep your men­tal health in check. Here are 6 self-care ideas.

Nor­mal vagi­nal dis­charge is just part of being a woman. But some­times, vagi­nal dis­charge can be a sign of some­thing else going on.

Going to an OBG­YN appoint­ment can feel awk­ward, but it’s impor­tant to go any­way — and to be open and hon­est. Here are 7 ways to feel less awkward.