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Did you know that more than 90% of women experience some form of premenstrual syndrome? Many are mild cases, but some women truly struggle with PMS and could benefit from seeking treatment.

Staying on top of your sexual and reproductive health includes regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Here, we look at why women, especially, should test for STIs and how often.

Menopause is one of those life events for women that usually doesn’t strike out of the blue. Instead, there’s a lead-up period during which you might notice some changes. We review five of those signs here.

More women are having children later in life — with great success — despite the fact that fertility does decline as you get older. Here are some great practices to support your fertility, especially after age 35.

If you're among the millions of women in the United States who are struggling with endometriosis, you’re in need of solutions. Here, we review some of the top treatments.

Pain has no business anywhere in your life, but especially when it invades your sex life. Unfortunately, painful sex is common — the issue affects three out of four women — and here are some reasons why.

More than a third of women experience bacterial vaginosis, which isn’t the end of the world medically speaking, but it can be highly uncomfortable. If you’ve noticed vaginal itching and discomfort, here’s what you should know.

If you’re ovulating, the odds are good that your ovaries have developed a few cysts and will continue to do so until menopause. Given that reality, should you be concerned about ovarian cancer? Likely not.

Because November is National Diabetes Month, we want to focus on a common form of the disease that can affect pregnancy — gestational diabetes. Here’s what you should know about this common pregnancy complication.

When it comes to birth control, there’s no shortage of choices. In fact, the sheer number of options can be confusing, which is why we’re using this month’s blog to focus on one in particular: the intrauterine device (IUD).

Navigating a pregnancy can be daunting, but getting the right prenatal team in your corner can make all the difference. From monitoring you and your growing baby’s health to critical guidance, prenatal care can be invaluable.

When it comes to health testing, you’re aiming for normal. Your results from a recent Pap test were abnormal, but there’s no cause for alarm at this point. Here are the next steps we recommend.

Women are no strangers to pelvic pain — most experience some discomfort with every period. When it comes to chronic pelvic pain, however, there are other issues afoot, some of which we dive into here.

You notice that your friends navigate their periods with ease, and you’re jealous — your menstrual cycles come with heavy bleeding that’s more than a minor nuisance. Here, we outline five signs that you shouldn’t ignore.

Each year in the United States, about 1.3 million women begin the transition through menopause. Among the many changes that come with menopause, bone loss and osteoporosis are some of the more concerning.

For the millions of American women who have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), symptoms can be really varied because hormone imbalances are involved. Here, we go over some of the more common signs that point to PCOS.

Experts say that as many as six out of 10 cases of endometriosis go undiagnosed, and we want to change that. Because March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, let’s dive into some common signs of this condition.

When an organ becomes more of a liability than an asset, and the option to remove it is on the table, it can make good sense. Just ask the half-million women who undergo a hysterectomy each year in the United States.

Not only is human papillomavirus (HPV) the most common sexually transmitted infection, it’s also tied to cancer. So educating yourself about HPV is important, and a great place to start is right here.