Family Planning
OVERVIEW Family planning is a process in which an individual or couple comes up with a strategy of when to become pregnant and how to use birth control methods to […]
Vaginal Prolapse
OVERVIEW What is Vaginal Prolapse? Vaginal prolapse, a type of pelvic organ prolapse, is a medical condition in which a woman’s uterus weakens and falls out of its normal position, […]
Uterine Fibroids
OVERVIEW What are Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous tumors that form on the uterus, most typically during the childbearing years. Uterine fibroids are typically not […]
Urinary Incontinence
OVERVIEW Do you ever have trouble with bladder leakage or making it to the bathroom in time? If so, you may be suffering from urinary incontinence, a common medical condition […]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
OVERVIEW What is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome? Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common endocrine disorder affecting as many as 1 in 10 women of childbearing age, according to womenshealth.gov. […]
Ovarian Cysts
OVERVIEW What are Ovarian Cysts? Ovarian cysts are pockets of fluid that form on the surface of a woman’s ovary. Ovarian cysts are very common, and most women have one […]
Hysterectomy
OVERVIEW A hysterectomy is a medical procedure in which all or part of a woman’s uterus is removed. A woman’s ovaries and Fallopian tubes may also be removed at the […]
Heavy Menstrual Periods
OVERVIEW While the amount of blood a woman loses during a menstrual cycle can vary widely depending on the woman and the cycle, some unlucky women experience blood loss and […]
Sti Screening
OVERVIEW Sexually transmitted diseases, also called sexually transmitted infections, are spread through sexual contact. Because most of these infections do not immediately cause symptoms, it is important for sexually active […]
Pap Smear
OVERVIEW A Pap smear, sometimes called Pap test or cervical smear, is a routine screening done at a gynecologist’s office to detect irregularities in and on the cervix. Its name […]
Menopause
OVERVIEW Menopause is a natural and expected hormonal shift that marks the end of the childbearing age with the cessation of the menstrual cycle. Nearly all women go through this […]
Menopausal Hormonal Therapy
OVERVIEW Hormone replacement therapy is a medical intervention designed to boost a woman’s hormone levels. As women get closer to menopause (the average age at onset is 51), their naturally […]