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How to Be a Good Emotional Support Friend

We’ve got 99 problems but a BFF isn’t one. Here’s what to say and how to support your friend going through a hard time.

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The Scoop on Creatine: What Women Really Need to Know

Is it safe? Does it work? Does it cause hair loss? We break down the benefits and risks of this popular supplement, especially for women in midlife.

Isabelle Morley

15 Minutes With: Isabelle Morley Talks ‘Therapy Speak,’ Love Bombing and What to Do if You Get the Ick

The psychologist and couples therapist dishes on relationship red flags and how buzzy terms like “gaslighting” can compromise connection

Pamela Price

I Live with Bipolar Disorder, but I Don’t Let It Define Who I Am

Managing bipolar disorder has been a lifelong journey, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come

Amplifying Voices in Endometriosis

Amplifying Voices in Endometriosis

We partnered with Omnia Education to elevate patient voices and improve endometriosis care through EndoVOICE

We are the nation's largest nonprofit educating and empowering women to make decisions about their health care.

Real Women, Real Stories

Carol Beeley

I Wasn’t Tired. I Was in Heart Failure.

I had no idea how sick I was until, in bed one night channel surfing, a Rosie O’Donnell show saved my life

Heather Curley

They Said I’d Only Live 4 Months, but It’s Been 2 Years — and I’m Not Done Yet

Living with metastatic breast cancer has been hard, but I’m thankful for every day

Jennifer Alvarez

Halfway Through My “Normal” Pregnancy, I Was Told We’d Have to Deliver the Baby or We’d Both Die

I didn’t have gallstones. I had HELLP syndrome.

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Vacation Sex

Getting it on while you’re getting away

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Starting Again — Navigating Sex and Dating After Divorce or Loss

After the loss of a relationship, it can be hard to get back into the world of sex and dating. Here are some tips.

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Alcohol, Women and Sex

Drinking may make you feel frisky — but it’s also risky. Learn why alcohol may not be the love potion you think it is.

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4 Things That Pain in Your Left Boob Might Mean

From nothing to something, random pain in your left breast can mean several things. Learn about four of the most common causes.

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11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean

Lots of things can cause a feeling of heaviness in your pelvic area. Learn the most common causes — and when you should seek medical attention

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5 Things You Should Know About Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Many people experience pelvic organ prolapse after childbirth or during menopause. Learn what it is, why it occurs and how it’s treated.

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Meningitis B can be serious and even fatal. But there is a vaccine to protect against this deadly disease. Learn why you should ask your healthcare provider for it.

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HIV Testing: Knowing Your Status Can Save Your Life

Watch this video to learn who should get tested for HIV and how to get tested

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How Endometrial Cancer Is Diagnosed

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Understanding Your Risk for Ovarian Cancer

Knowing your risk means you can take action today

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The Connection Between Smoking and Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Learn about smoking and other risk factors for UBC

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Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Learn the facts and get expert tips for managing PBC

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Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

Hear from our experts about the different treatment options available for obesity and why employer-sponsored coverage is essential for women living with obesity

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Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments


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