reproductive health
Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?
OB-GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin explains period pain
Why You Need to Advocate for Yourself and Create a Pain Management Treatment Plan Before Surgery
You may be taking opioids unnecessarily. A conversation with your doctors on your pain management options can help.
I Could Have Stopped Cervical Cancer With a Routine Test
As a new mom at 46, I let life get in the way of my personal health
Britney’s Conservatorship Is One Example of How the Legacy of Eugenics in the US Continues to Affect the Lives of Disabled Women
Britney Spears was forced to continue wearing an IUD under her conservatorship. Her story is one shared by disabled women across the country who are denied the right to make decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
Study Shows an Abortion Ban May Lead to a 21% Increase in Pregnancy-Related Deaths
People who want abortions but are unable to get them can suffer a slew of negative consequences for their health and well-being
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Birth Control
Learn about hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options
Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Birth Control Methods
Here are some questions you can ask to help determine which type of contraception is right for you
Hormones and Breast Cancer Risk: What’s the Connection?
How hormonal changes affect your breast cancer risk
Period Stigma & Health Risks
Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications
Normalizing the Period Conversation
Many people consider menstruation a source of embarrassment — and the last thing they want to do is talk about it. How can we shed our shame surrounding the menstrual cycle?
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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