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My Pap Test Results Were Abnormal — What Now?
During your annual gynecology exam, you may receive a Pap test, also known as a Pap smear. A Pap...
Comparing Contraceptives: Are Implants Better Than the Pill?
Women make choices about birth control based on a variety of factors. One of the top...
Understanding the 4 Types of Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are muscular growths that develop in a woman’s uterus. Also known as leiomyomas...
Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding
Top Reasons for Abnormal Bleeding Premenopausal women bleed each month as part of their menstrual...
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You?
Is Hormone Replacement Therapy Right for You? During your menopausal years, your ovaries make...
Are You at Risk for Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Are You at Risk for Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Your pelvis contains several important organs,...
Why You Have Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain can occur anywhere below your belly button and between your hips. It may include your...
5 Reasons You Might Need a Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes a woman’s uterus. After a cesarean section, it...
How Does Endometriosis Affect Fertility?
Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the type of tissue that lines the inside of...
What Causes Uterine Fibroids (And What Can I Do About Them)?
Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop within a woman’s uterus. They are fairly...
8 Tips for Handling Menopause Symptoms at Work
8 Tips for Handling Menopause Symptoms at Work You’re at work, feeling fine, doing your job, and...
What You Should Know About da Vinci Robotic Surgery
What You Should Know About da Vinci Robotic Surgery In the past, surgeons performed most...
What Every Woman Should Know About HPV
How familiar are you with human papillomavirus (HPV)? If you don’t know much about it, you...
5 Tips for Maintaining Bone Strength as You Age
5 Tips for Maintaining Bone Strength as You Age May is National Osteoporosis Month, which means...
Why You Should Have Pelvic Pain Evaluated by a Doctor
If you’re experiencing any kind of pain in the lower part of your abdomen — an area known as your...
The 4 Types of Urinary Incontinence and How They Are Diagnosed
If you’ve ever leaked urine or had trouble getting to the bathroom quickly enough, you’re not...
What is Fertility-Sparing Endometriosis Surgery?
Fertility-sparing endometriosis surgery is a medical approach aimed at treating endometriosis...
New Options for Treating Menopausal Symptoms in Women with Breast Cancer
Menopausal symptoms refer to the physical and emotional changes that women experience as they...
8 Important Facts Every Woman Should Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
If you’re unfamiliar with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you’re not alone. Many women don’t...
10 Warning Signs of Ovarian Cysts You Should Not Ignore
Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop on or inside an ovary. Many ovarian cysts don't...
5 Options for Treating Heavy Periods
5 Options for Treating Heavy Periods Each month, the lining of your uterus thickens to ready...
Hysterectomies Have Come a Long Way: The Immense Benefits of Robotic Assisted Surgery
The Immense Benefits of Robotic Assisted Surgery Each year, about 600,000 women in the United...
What’s That Cramp? When Not to Ignore Pelvic Pain
Many women experience pelvic pain at some point in their lives. According to some estimates, close...