reproductive health

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

New Survey, New Insight

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Top Facts You Need to Know About Medical Abortion

What is medical abortion? How does it work? Where can you get it?

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And Just Like That … I Had a Flash Period

Are flash periods real or just TV drama?

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What You Need to Know About Uterine Fibroids

Get the facts about this common condition

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Ask the Expert: What Causes Painful Periods?

OB-GYN Dr. Mary Jane Minkin explains period pain

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Birth Control

Learn about hormonal and non-hormonal birth control options

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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?

Hormones and Breast Cancer Risk: What’s the Connection?

How hormonal changes affect your breast cancer risk

Period Stigma & Health Risks

Period Stigma & Health Risks

Most women avoid talking about menstruation, which can lead to delayed diagnosis and serious health complications

Normalizing the Period Conversation

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?

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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

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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