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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.

Emma Mon

Don’t Count Me Out

I have metastatic breast cancer. But I have goals.

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Can Semaglutide Prevent Alzheimer’s?

New research links the popular weight-loss drug to a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Vanessa Fernandez

Being Outed Was Traumatic, But It Pushed Me To Accept — and Embrace — My Sexuality

Once I was free of my secret, life opened up for me in powerful ways

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15 Minutes With: Sara Reardon Talks About the Power of the Pelvic Floor and the Problem with How We Pee

The candid pelvic floor physical therapist and founder of The Vagina Whisperer is on a mission to educate women about the importance of the pelvic floor

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

Real Women, Real Stories

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.

Jaclyn Wexler

For Years, I Had No Idea My Epic Migraine Attacks Were Tied to My Menstrual Cycle

A supportive OB-GYN finally got me the treatment I needed

elizabeth ansell

I'm Tired of ME/CFS Being Misunderstood

I’m using my voice to advocate for myself and the millions of people living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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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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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Asexuality

Learn more about this often misunderstood sexual orientation

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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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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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Why Parents Need to Ask About the Meningitis B Vaccination

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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WomenTalk: The Lowdown on Gynecologic Cancer, Part 2

In the second episode in our series of WomenTalk on gynecologic oncology, we’ll have the privilege of hearing the stories of endometrial and cervical cancer survivors and to learn how we can best support loved ones from diagnosis to remission.

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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

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

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The Connection Between Autoimmune Disease and Dry Eye Disease

Women are more likely to have both conditions. Here’s what you need to know about the relationship between autoimmune disease and dry eye disease.

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Lipoprotein (a): The Heart Health Risk Factor You Need to Know About

Understanding your Lp(a) level can be a key part of managing your heart health. Learn what it is, how to get tested, and what to do if your levels are high.

Dr. Nita Lee

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Endometrial Cancer Treatment Options

We asked Nita Lee, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Chicago, to explain how endometrial cancer is treated

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Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

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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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