Menstrual Disorders

Menstrual disorders are a disruptive physical and/or emotional symptoms just before and during menstruation, including heavy bleeding, missed periods and unmanageable mood swings. READ MORE

Menstrual Disorders

Comic: Annie Has Anemia

Comic: Annie Has Anemia

Annie wants to know why she suddenly wants to eat some unusual things. Is anemia from fibroids the culprit? Let’s find out.

Could It Be PMS?

Could It Be PMS?

Three out of four women experience premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, at some point in their lives—and it's never fun. Learn more about how to keep PMS at bay.

How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person

How Fibroids Impact the Whole Person

Uterine fibroids are common and they can affect your quality of life

test strips for urinalysis for analyze composition of urine

At-Home Testing for Women by Women

From hormones to UTIs, the lab tests can come to you thanks to these innovations by women

photo of crystal jackson standing in an outdoor hallway

My Struggle with Period Poverty Motivated Me to Help Other Women

Period poverty is a global crisis, and I’m doing what I can to help women access period products

Q&A: A Patient’s Perspective on Uterine Health Conditions

Q&A: A Patient’s Perspective on Experiencing Uterine Health Conditions

HealthyWomen spoke with Heather Guidone about her experience being diagnosed with a uterine health condition

Woman holding her stomach with pelvic pain

How Fibroids Can Affect Your Fertility

Fibroids can cause infertility in some people. Here’s how to know if you might have them and how they’re treated.

Doctor and patient looking at fibroids on a computer screen

Q&A: A Healthcare Provider’s Perspective on Diagnosing Uterine Health Conditions

HealthyWomen spoke with Mary Jane Minkin, M.D., about why uterine health conditions are so hard for healthcare providers to diagnose, and what patients can do to help

How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Fibroids

Health Insurance 101: How to Choose Health Insurance When You Have Fibroids

If you have uterine fibroids, these are the 9 questions you need to ask when choosing health insurance

What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?

¿Qué es lo normal en lo que se refiere al sangrado menstrual?

¿Es tu período menstrual normal o podría ser un síntoma de algo más?

What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?

What’s Normal When It Comes to Menstrual Bleeding?

Is your heavy period normal, or could it be a symptom of something else?

pharmacist hand holding medicine box in pharmacy drugstore

Why Access to Contraception Matters for Women of All Ages

Contraceptives help with many health concerns beyond pregnancy prevention, yet millions of women struggle to access them

Related Articles
illustration of teens

Is Your Teen Anemic?

If your teen seems extra tired or cranky, it could be iron deficiency anemia (IDA)

Created With Support
woman with pelvic pain

Living with Fibroids Videos

Watch these videos to learn more on how to evaluate, manage and talk with your HCP about fibroids

Your Body