Can the Covid-19 Vaccine Disrupt Our Menstrual Cycle? Maybe — But It’s Likely Nothing to Worry About
Some women are noticing their periods are different after getting vaccinated. We asked OB-GYNs why this might be happening.
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis
It can take years for women to get diagnosed. Learn about the condition to get the help you need.
Sex, Fertility and Breast Cancer
Breast cancer doesn't have to mean an end to your sex life or your plans to have a family
Endometriosis Made My Pregnancy High Risk
I didn't realize that getting and staying pregnant would prove the most frightening experience of my life
How to Improve Your Chances of Getting Pregnant
Many women assume pregnancy will just happen if you don't try to prevent it. But some women may want to take steps to encourage pregnancy.
What I Learned About Infertility While Trying to Conceive Our Second
Hope and positivity did not treat my PMAD. Instead, treatment restored my hope and positivity.
Could Pot Harm Men's Sperm?
New research shows that marijuana causes genetic changes in sperm, though it's not clear what effect those changes have, or if they're passed on to a man's children.
Crazy Cool Things That Happen When You Ovulate
Can you tell when you're ovulating? Can others tell? You may be surprised at some of the outward signs of ovulation—from how you look to how you act.
Study Debunks Idea That Epilepsy Can Hamper Fertility
Having epilepsy doesn't appear to lower a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, new research finds.
Taking Birth Control Pills After 40
For most women, it's fine to take birth control pills throughout their 40s and early 50s—and there may even be some advantages other than contraception.
Can Diet Boost IVF Success?
A small study suggests the so-called Mediterranean diet boost success of infertility treatment involving in vitro fertilization.
Having Too Little of This Nutrient Could Harm a Woman's Fertility
Nearly half of U.S. women have at least a mild deficiency in the nutrient iodine, and new research suggests it could impair their fertility.
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