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
reproductive health
New Survey, New Insight
We asked you to share your experience with birth control pills, menopause and hormone therapy. Here are the surprising results.
Las Secreciones Vaginales Proporcionan Claves Acerca De Tu Salud Y Fertilidad
Es normal para las mujeres notar cambios de las secreciones vaginales en momentos diferentes
Vaginal Discharge Provides Clues to Your Health and Fertility
It’s normal for women to notice changes in vaginal discharge at different times
What You Need to Know About the Mini Pill
Learn about this progestin-only oral contraceptive pill
What You Need to Know About Surgical Menopause
Surgical menopause is caused by the removal of the ovaries — and it can have lasting health impacts beyond just your reproductive system
Why Hormonal Birth Control Is So Important to Women’s Healthcare
Contraceptives are used for many important health concerns beyond preventing pregnancy
Top Facts You Need to Know About Medical Abortion
What is medical abortion? How does it work? Where can you get it?
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.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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?
Contraception Is Free to Women, Except When It’s Not
Despite the ACA's guarantees of free contraception coverage, obtaining the right product at no cost can be onerous
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
Clinically Speaking: What Are My Options Following a Uterine Fibroid Diagnosis?
Find out what medical treatments are available for uterine fibroids
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