pelvic health

Rachel Cohen

A Doctor Talked Me into Getting a Hysterectomy to Cure My Endometriosis. She Was Wrong.

I wish doctors had listened to me, and I wish I’d known to advocate for myself

Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Endometriosis

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.

11 Things That Heaviness in Your Pelvic Area Might Mean

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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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Pleasure and Pain

Sex is painful for many women — but it doesn’t have to be

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Sex After Bladder Cancer

Many women struggle with their sexuality after treatment, but it is possible to have a satisfying sex life after bladder cancer

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Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow

Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded

Jacqueline Shaulis

It Took 3 Decades for Me to Receive an Endometriosis Diagnosis

Even though I had access to comprehensive healthcare and specialists, my symptoms were still dismissed

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Living with Fibroids Videos

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

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What You Need to Know About Uterine Fibroids

Get the facts about this common condition

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Gynecological Procedures Can Be a Real Pain

Why aren’t women who are undergoing painful GYN procedures routinely offered pain management?

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Heavy Uterine Bleeding and Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Affect Mental Health, Relationships and Sexual Health

If left untreated, these common disorders can have a serious impact on your quality of life

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Iron Deficiency Anemia Can Cause Serious Problems for Pregnant Moms and Their Babies

This common condition can lead to postpartum depression and development problems in children if left untreated

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What Actually Happens in Sex Therapy?

It's less about getting it on and more about getting real with yourself

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Clinically Speaking: Talking to Patients About Uterine Fibroids

This guide can help healthcare providers communicate better with patients about their uterine fibroid diagnosis and treatment options

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Clinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Uterine Fibroid Diagnosis?

Find out what medical treatments are available for uterine fibroids

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Clinically Speaking: What to Ask Your Healthcare Provider If You Think You Have Uterine Fibroids

If you think you're experiencing symptoms of fibroids, these questions can help you figure it out

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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Vaginal Prolapse

This condition can be embarrassing and intrusive, but it can be treated

Young woman receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

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.

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

What You Need to Know About Urinary Incontinence

Urinary leakage affects 1 in 4 women and is treatable at any age

What Is Endometriosis?

What Is Endometriosis?

Watch this video to learn about the symptoms, risk factors and treatments for endometriosis

Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer

Unlike breast cancer, cervical cancer may not be a female disease you hear about every day. However, both cervical cancer and the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer—HPV—are prevalent and worth every woman's attention. READ MORE

How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party

How I Overcame Anal Cancer and Threw a Huge Party

No one ever told me my HPV diagnosis could lead to anal cancer. Now I'm on a mission to educate people, save lives and dispel the stigma around this increasingly common disease.

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My Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Led to Iron Deficiency Anemia and Disrupted My Career, but I Took My Life Back

I realized I couldn't keep living with debilitating bleeding and fatigue every month. Finally, I found the diagnosis and the care that I needed

I Thought My Heavy Bleeding Was Normal — Until It Almost Killed Me

I Thought My Heavy Bleeding Was Normal — Until It Almost Killed Me

My fibroids caused severe anemia, and I needed a blood transfusion. But I've learned to manage the condition and advocate for the compassionate care I need