Sexual and Reproductive Health
Sexual & Reproductive Health
One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs
The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Why Do Thousands of Women Feel the Pain of Their C-sections?
Factors like the type of anesthesia used, the circumstances of the procedure, and even medical bias can lead to an excruciating experience.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?
They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype.
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Venus Williams Opens Up About Her 30-Year Fibroids Journey
The tennis star reveals she was in excruciating pain during some of her most iconic matches.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?
Ob-gyns share how to keep you and your partners as safe as possible.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
A new analysis highlights surprising health perks beyond symptom relief.
Urinary Tract Infections
The Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of UTIs
New research ties this common infection to what you eat.
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Endometriosis
I Have ‘Silent’ Endometriosis—and It’s More Common Than You’d Think
For many women, it’s the reason behind their “unexplained infertility.”
Sexual & Reproductive Health
No, Birth Control Isn’t Abortion—Plus 16 Other Contraception Myths to Drop
Confusion and controversy is rampant, but we’re setting the record straight.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
A Celebrity Ob-Gyn on Why Doctors Still Dismiss Endometriosis
Model and actress Lori Harvey lived with symptoms for more than a decade.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
The First At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening Just Launched in California—and Could Replace Your Pap
It includes a tampon-like device that lets you collect your own sample, no speculum or stirrups required.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Here’s What PCOS Acne Looks Like—and How to Treat It
You’re not imagining it: These pimples are a special kind of stubborn.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
6 Common Behaviors Ob-Gyns Wish You’d Stop Doing
These habits could leave you with vaginal pain or reproductive woes down the line.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
New Guidelines Finally Recommend Pain Relief for Gyno Procedures—Here’s How to Get It
Because we all deserve IUD insertions and cervical biopsies that are less...horrible.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
People With PCOS Are Taking GLP-1s for Their Symptoms. Here’s What to Know
The research is early-stage, but doctors are hopeful about the hormonal upsides of these weight-loss drugs.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
8 Reasons Your Vagina Burns—and How to Get Relief
Surprisingly, it isn’t always a sign of infection.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health
7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period
If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
The Best Foods to Eat—and Avoid—for Endometriosis Pain and Bloating
Most of the research coalesces around inflammation-busting adjustments.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Here’s How to Tell If You Might Have an Ovarian Cyst Like Hailey Bieber
Ob-gyns share the symptoms that can signal this common type of growth.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms
Here’s what worked for them during this hormonal roller-coaster ride.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Can You Really Improve Your Egg Quality—and Fertility—With Lifestyle Changes?
Certain behaviors and nutrients might have some sway, but to what extent and for whom is still fuzzy.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
So You Just Missed Your Period But You’re Not Pregnant. Here’s What Might Be Going On
And when to check in with your doctor about an MIA cycle.
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Anxiety, Dry Eye, and Joint Pain: Perimenopause Symptoms That Are Too Easy to Ignore
This massive time of hormonal transition can bring a lot of unexpected changes.