Results for "Women's Health"

In the United States, birth control pills have been around since the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved them in 1960. They can be a reliable way...

Periods aren’t fun, but they’re a natural part of life. Some months are lighter or heavier than others; some are more painful. Some months you feel like...

While some women’s periods are like clockwork, for other women, however, they can be completely unpredictable. A woman normally ovulates every 21 to 35...

As a woman, you may be well aware of your risk for breast cancer and other female-related diseases, but what about your heart? Unfortunately, heart disease...

For many growing up, our understanding of sex came from a mixture of what we saw on TV and in the movies, what we heard from friends and a few awkward...

“The placenta is an unrecognized hero of pregnancy,” said Heather Reed, MD, an OBGYN at Banner - University Medicine North in Tucson, AZ. So, when the...

When we see a heart attack victim in the movies, typically we see a middle-aged man gripping at his chest and falling to the floor in dramatic fashion....

Once you’ve reached menopause, you’ll no longer have menstrual periods. So, although not uncommon, if you have vaginal bleeding after menopause, it’s critical...

体重是一个敏感的subject for many people, and it can be even more sensitive and complicated if you’re bringing life into this world. Pregnancy is a time...

If you’re approaching menopause, odds are good that you’ve experienced hot flashes or night sweats. “About 75 to 80% of women experience hot flashes during...