Women's Health

Find reliable and up-to-date information on women's health, including tips for maintaining well-being.

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November 4, 2024/Women's Health

How and Why To Do Pelvic Floor Exercises

Strengthening your pelvic floor can help you avoid incontinence issues and sexual dysfunction

Female looking over their shoulder, with oversized tube of gel and x'd out sperm

October 28, 2024/Women's Health

Birth Control Gel: Effectiveness and How It Works

Birth control gel is simple to use and an effective method for preventing pregnancy

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October 25, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

14 Ways To Limit Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Research suggests that up to 45% of current Alzheimer’s cases may have been avoidable

Person showing healthcare provider where their breast hurts in exam room

October 24, 2024/Women's Health

How To Know if You Could Have a Breast Abscess — and What To Do About It

A breast abscess feels like a hot, hard and painful lump — seek support from a healthcare provider at first signs of an infection

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October 16, 2024/Women's Health

What Is the Average Height for Women?

In the U.S., the average height for women is 5 feet 3.5 inches, and it ranges from 4 feet 11 inches to 5 feet 7 inches around the world

October 4, 2024/Women's Health

Home Menopause Tests Measure Hormones, but Are They Helpful?

At-home tests measure FSH levels in urine, but they can’t actually diagnose menopause

Female child being examined by healthcare provider in medical office

October 3, 2024/Children's Health

Signs of Autism in Girls and Women — and Why They Can Be Overlooked

Differences in symptom presentation may lead to women and girls being underdiagnosed

Person examining their scarred and acne-prone face skin

September 12, 2024/Women's Health

Have PCOS? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Acne and Other Skin Symptoms

PCOS can cause skin problems, but birth control pills, hormonal medications and topicals can help

August 15, 2024/Women's Health

Yes, You Can Get Pregnant While Breastfeeding

You may have a lower chance of getting pregnant while nursing — but it’s still possible

August 12, 2024/Women's Health

Here’s How You Can Get Mastitis Without Breastfeeding

Bacterial infections, breast abscesses and clogged milk ducts can all cause inflammation in your breasts

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