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Doctors Told Me There Was Nothing They Could Do for My Chronic Pain. They Were Wrong.

I was dependent on the strongest narcotic pain meds until a pain management specialist really saw — and heard — me

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Busted: 6 Common Myths About Estrogen

Hormone therapy often gets a bad rap. But should it? Read what experts have to say about whether hormone therapy increases your risk of breast cancer, causes you to gain weight and more.

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How Is AI Affecting Sex and Relationships?

Talk about friends with benefits. Can your relationship survive chatbots, AI and technology?

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Understanding Lynch Syndrome: What Women Need to Know

Lynch syndrome is a genetic condition that can increase your risk of cancers, including endometrial cancer. Watch this video to learn what every woman should know about their genetic risk.

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Jennifer Auber

Caregiving For My Son With Schizophrenia Has Shown Me That Love — And Perseverance — Always Win

We all need to understand that schizophrenia is a complicated diagnosis, but not a hopeless one

Cecelia Dain

Aerial Arts Taught Me to Fly. Even With Multiple Sclerosis, I’m Still Hanging On.

My artistry looks different with MS, but I’m determined to practice as long as I can

Keirney Vandiver

I Choose Hope — Not Fear — in Facing My Multiple Myeloma

I read online that my multiple myeloma diagnosis was grim. The truth seems more hopeful.

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Sex Recession

A look into the recent trend of lower sexual activity

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: How to Share a Sexual Fantasy with Your Partner

Good communication and trust can open the door to sexual experimentation

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: When Is Pornography a Problem?

Here’s what science has to say about watching porn

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Tracy Bryant

My Routine Pap Test Led to a Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

Had I skipped my annual exam, things would have been much, much worse for me

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Can Using Vaginal Estrogen Cream on Your Face Make You Look Younger?

Dermatologists weigh in on the pros and cons of an emerging skincare trend

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The Skinny on Microdosing GLP-1 Drugs

Why are people microdosing weight-loss drugs? Here’s what you need to know.

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Biosimilars and Osteoporosis

A type of treatment called a biosimilar may make osteoporosis care more accessible for women

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Making Sense of Your Thyroid Lab Results

Knowing how thyroid lab tests work can help you understand your results

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Preventing HPV-Associated Cancers: Saving Lives and Reducing Healthcare Costs

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A new policy initiative that will bring together leading healthcare providers, patients and policymakers to examine relevant issues in women’s health.


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