Women's Health Conditions

By Sheryl Huggins Salomon
Medically Reviewed
a doctor wearing a white lab coat talks to a patient wearing a purple shirt and tan cardigan sitting on an exam table about fibroids and reproductive health
No One Knows Why Fibroids Are More Common in Black People. Here’s How We Start to Change That
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By Jaime Osnato
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A smiling, mature woman holding a yoga mat, to represent exercise during menopause
8 Myths About Menopause to Stop Believing
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By Marygrace Taylor
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Woman holds a tampon in toilet
Heavier Period Than Usual? Here's What Your Body's Trying to Tell You
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By Renée Onque
Medically Reviewed
a smiling pregnant person wearing an orange jumpsuit sits on a gray couch at home holding their belly
C-Sections Are Most Common — and Most Dangerous — for Black Parents. Here’s How We Change That
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By Molly Triffin
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Hands holding contraceptive pills
What Is Post-Pill Amenorrhea, and Should You Be Worried About It?
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By Jaime Osnato
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hand holding a tampon
Is Titanium Dioxide in Tampons Unsafe?
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By Emilia Benton
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Grey-haired man and a blonde woman lying on the bed and looking romantic
Why Sex Can Be Painful After Menopause and How to Cope
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By Marygrace Taylor
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two mothers walking in the park while pushing their babies in strollers
11 Small Ways to Practice Self-Care When You're Breastfeeding
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By Jaime Osnato
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woman at an outdoor restaurant eating seafood, as an example of a natural remedy for fibroids
9 Home Remedies to Help Manage Fibroids
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By Marygrace Taylor
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How Bad Is It Really to Sleep With a Bra On?
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By Jaime Osnato
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a woman in a polka dot dress holding her hands over her genitals because of vulvar itching
Itchy Vulva? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You
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By Jaime Osnato
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Young woman with dog at home, exercising during her period
How Your Period Affects Your Workouts, and 3 Tips to Modify Your Routine
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By Tiffany Curtis
Medically Reviewed
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4 Products Pelvic-Floor Experts Recommend for Better Pelvic Floor Health
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By Tiffany Curtis
Medically Reviewed
Physical therapist aiding patient sitting on blue yoga ball in room full of exercise equipment, as an example of pelvic floor physical therapy
What Is Pelvic Floor Therapy? Here's How to Tell if It's Right for You
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By Jenn Sinrich
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a person in a striped shirt and jeans using a heating pad for cramps while lying on a gray couch
The 6 Best Heating Pads for Cramps
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By Jaime Osnato
Midsection Of Woman holding a jade egg, as an example of things not to put in the vagina
7 Things You Should Never Put in Your Vagina
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
Woman exercising at home, as a way to get rid of period cramps
The 11 Best Ways to Ease Period Cramps
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By Marygrace Taylor
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5 Things Pelvic Floor Experts Do Every Day for Good Pelvic Health (Besides Kegels)
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
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The 5 Best Essential Oils for Menstrual Cramps
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
pink menstrual cup pattern on blue background conveying concept of getting period twice in a month
12 Reasons Why You Can Get Your Period Twice a Month
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By Bojana Galic
Medically Reviewed
Doctor talking to female patient with fibroids
45 Fibroid Statistics You Should Know
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
White sanitary pad with red and pink flowers on it, on a pink background, to represent period smells
This Is Why Your Period Smells
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By Tiffany Curtis
Medically Reviewed
woman sitting on kitchen counter eating yogurt to prevent BV infection
What Causes Bacterial Vaginosis and How to Treat It
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
a woman trying to cool down from having a hot flash
The 11 Best Natural Remedies for Hot Flashes, and 3 to Avoid
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
An illustration of a bottle of talcum powder next to a pair of underwear, to show the link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer
How Bad Is It Really to Use Baby Powder 'Down There?'
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Woman in plank position on exercise mat, as a treatment for weak pelvic floor
Why Your Pelvic Floor Weakens as You Age, and What to Do About It
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By Anthea Levi
Medically Reviewed
roasted butternut squash with green lentils and arugula in a cast iron pan
Fibroids Diet: The Best and Worst Foods for Fibroids
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
Illustration of a calendar with a different sports bra on each day of the week, to illustrate wearing a sports bra all the time
How Bad Is It Really to Wear a Sports Bra All the Time?
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
Illustration of an underwire bra
How Bad Is It Really to Wear an Underwire Bra?
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By Lindsay Tigar
Fact Checked
Female healthcare worker explaining medical records to young patient in office
Fibroids Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatments
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By Erin L. Boyle
Medically Reviewed
a person with PCOS describing the symptoms to a doctor
53 PCOS Statistics You Should Know
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By Jaime Osnato
Medically Reviewed
Selective focus of a woman with pink underwear sitting on the toilet and contemplating her vaginal discharge meaning
What Your Vaginal Discharge Means, According to an Ob-Gyn
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By Jenn Sinrich
View of the legs of a woman sitting on the toilet to pee
9 Mistakes You Make When You Pee That Are Bad for Your Pelvic Health
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By Madeleine H. Burry
Medically Reviewed
woman in teal t-shirt and glasses speaking with female doctor about PCOS
The Ultimate Guide to Navigating Life With PCOS
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By Chaunie Brusie
Medically Reviewed
doctor wearing glasses and stethoscope talking to patient about pcos and fertility
Everything You Need to Know if You Have PCOS and Want to Get Pregnant
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By Anthea Levi
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The Best Foods to Eat (and What to Avoid) if You Have PCOS
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By Amanda Gardner
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The Complicated Ways Weight and PCOS Are Connected
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By Amanda Gardner
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Midsection of Woman Holding Pack of birth control pills for pcos treatment
The 3 Main Symptoms of PCOS — and Why It’s So Important to Get Diagnosed
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By Marygrace Taylor
Medically Reviewed
African American sportswoman doing plank
How Exercise Affects PCOS, and the Best Workouts to Do
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By Joann Pan
woman exercising on beach with dog
The Most Common Health Hiccups in Your 30s, 40s, and 50s and How to Tackle Them
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By Christina Schnell
Close-up of a young woman sitting on the edge of a bed holding her stomach
Staying Motivated to Lose Weight During Your Period
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By Corey Kagan Whelan
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Can Whey Protein Reduce PCOS Symptoms?
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By Paula Martinac
flaxseed
Can Flaxseed Increase Estrogen Levels?
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By Sara Lindberg
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Displeased young Asian woman eating salad . unsatisfied woman eating vegetarian food while using laptop at table in kitchen . healthy food concept .
The Dangers of a Low-Calorie Diet That Changes Your Period
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By Jennifer Kelly Geddes
Medically Reviewed
A smiling mother holding her toddler
How Long Does It Take Your Milk Supply to Dry Up After Weaning?
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By Danica Benninghoven
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Does Folic Acid Help Women That Have PCOS?
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By Kay Ireland
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Can Sweeping & Mopping While Pregnant Hurt the Baby?
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By Paula Martinac
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Foods that are good to eat after hysterectomy include box full of berries on wooden slat background
6 Types of Healing Foods to Eat After a Hysterectomy
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By August McLaughlin
Two friends at the cafe
Are There Foods to Avoid With Ovarian Cysts?
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
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3 Reasons You Might Have Vaginal Discharge After Working Out
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By Ellen Douglas
Medically Reviewed
Women practicing yoga downward facing dog pose in yoga class
What Exercise is Good During Your Period?
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By Angela Dowden
Medically Reviewed
Person making smoothie with oranges and greens on kitchen counter
Can Vitamin C Affect Your Period?
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By Laura Wallace Henderson
Young woman pulling rope at gym.
Can I Exercise With Ovarian Cysts?
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By Zoe Glass
Young beautiful woman is having stomach ache
Menstrual Like Cramping During Exercise
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By Danica Benninghoven
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What Vitamins Do You Need While Menstruating?
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By Laura Wallace Henderson
Indian woman lifting weights
Can Weight Lifting Cause Irregular Vaginal Bleeding
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By Angela Ogunjimi
Appetite & Menopause
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By Aubrey Bailey
Medically Reviewed
Tranquility
Exercises That Relieve SPD in Pregnancy
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By Jenna Fletcher
Medically Reviewed
Yoga Indoors: Downward-facing dog pose with twist
Which Yoga Exercise Helps to Shrink Uterine Fibroids?
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By Molly Triffin
Medically Reviewed
woman in workout clothes lying down on bed
Can Exercising Cause You to Start Your Period Early?
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By Scott Flynn
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At What Body Fat Percent Do You Start Losing Your Period?
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By Dylan Roche
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Woman running upstairs
Can Exercise Cause Breakthrough Bleeding?
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By Jill Corleone
Medically Reviewed
Eat a bowl of yogurt and berries in your menopause diet 5-day plan to lose weight
Menopause Diet Plan: Menu Plan for Menopausal Women
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By Robert Petros
Salmon and avocado on a serving tray to show what menopause belly is, why women’s waists were so small in the 50s and how to get rid of a fupa
How to Get Rid of Menopause Belly Fat
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By Beth Orenstein
Medically Reviewed
Girl legs sitting on toilet
What to Eat — and What Not to — For a Lighter Cycle
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By Lacey Muinos
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Scattered white vitamins
The Best Vitamin Supplements for Women with PCOS
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By Corey Kagan Whelan
Medically Reviewed
overhead photo of yogurt with blueberries in bowl on wooden table with spoon
Can You Use Yogurt for Vaginal Health?
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By Jessica Migala
Medically Reviewed
Closeup Female Body, Woman Having Pain In Chest, Health Issues
What Causes Saggy Breasts, and How to Fix Them
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By Kathleen Ferraro
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Fat-shrinking fruits, vegetables, nuts, fish, meat and eggs on a wooden background
4 Ways to Reduce Breast Size
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By Meg Brannagan
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Menopause & Bowel Changes
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By Denise Mann, MS
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Doctor or psychiatrist consulting and diagnostic examining stressful woman patient on obstetric - gynecological female illness, or mental health in medical clinic or hospital healthcare service center
The Dangers Surrounding Late Menopause
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By Caroline Hopkins
Medically Reviewed
Close-up of a white person's feet stepping onto a glass bodyweight scale
Losing Weight With Ovarian Cysts: It's More Than Just Cutting Calories
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