From the monthly rollercoaster of our menstrual cycle to the unpredictable changes that come with pregnancy, perimenopause, and other events in our lives, the fluctuations in our hormones sometimes leave us feeling powerless.
Your urinary system plays a major role in your health and wellness. It filters excess water and waste as urine. The urinary tract consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that is common in women of child-bearing age. It affects about 7% of reproductive-aged women in the United States with symptoms often developing during puberty, around the time of the first menstrual period. PCOS can, however, also develop in later years due to excessive weight gain.
You have probably heard about vaginal yeast infection, and you may have experienced one or more yeast infections in your lifetime. Although yeast infections are no fun, they are common among women.
Infertility in women is defined as trying to get pregnant with frequent, unprotected sex for at least a year without success. Nearly 1 in 7 couples are infertile.
Vaginal odor can be embarrassing to discuss, but it is important to know what is normal and what is not. Understanding when things are abnormal will help you know when to seek medical help.
Fibroids, also called uterine myoma, are abnormal, non-cancerous growths that develop in or on a woman’s uterus (womb).
Pregnancy is often depicted as a time of joy and anticipation, but even within the bliss, there are complexities that women may deal with. One is an ectopic pregnancy.
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is a series of complex procedures and treatments that aim to achieve pregnancy.
Endometriosis is a painful condition where the tissue similar to the tissue that lines the uterus, called endometrium, grows outside the uterus.
