Women's Health
Women's health refers to health issues specific to human female anatomy. These often relate to structures such as female genitalia and breasts or to conditions caused by hormones specific to, or most notable in, females. Women's health issues include menstruation, contraception, maternal health, child birth, menopause and breast cancer.
Women's Health Stories
Is it normal for women to experience pain during or after sexual intercourse? It depends on how frequently it occurs and how severe the pain is, experts say.
To improve the chances of early detection, here are some of the common symptoms of HIV infection in women, a couple of which are gender-specific.
New reports have once again shed light on the possible risk of a rare cancer (known as ALCL) associated with breast implants. Here is what you should know.
When comparing plant-based alternatives to milk, studies have shown soy milk to be the healthiest option. Experts note some of the benefits and drawbacks.
While menopause is influenced by factors like genetics and exercise, your diet can also play an important role in easing the transition and reducing symptoms.
UTIs are characterized by irritation, frequent urination, pelvic pain, and more. Here are a few simple tips for women to reduce the risk of developing the infection.
Mood changes after giving birth to a child are quite common. But when regular "baby blues" last longer than usual, they could indicate a serious mood disorder.
Women are generally more exposed to the chemicals found in personal care products. New findings reveal how mixtures of the chemicals can affect hormones across the menstrual cycle.
Breastfeeding could help reduce the risk of stroke later in life, especially for black women and Hispanic women. A longer breastfeeding period was also linked to a greater reduction in risk.
Female physicians were associated with better medical outcomes than male physicians when treating women for heart attacks, a study found.
Endometriosis is a challenging condition but is severely underdiagnosed in women. Here are five common symptoms you should watch out for.
The use of energy-based devices for "vaginal rejuvenation" procedures could lead to scarring, bleeding and other problems, the FDA warned.