6 Signs That Might Indicate You Have Fibroids

6 Signs That Might Indicate You Have Fibroids

Uterine fibroids affect anywhere from 20% to 80% of women under the age of 50. These thick, muscular, noncancerous growths develop within the walls of the uterus and are most likely to occur during your 40s or 50s. How do you know if you have fibroids? Although...
Can Incontinence Be Prevented?

Can Incontinence Be Prevented?

Urinary incontinence is quite common in women. Although it can occur at any age, it is most likely to develop during the menopause years because of the hormonal changes that occur at that time. By the age of 65, more than 40% of women have urinary incontinence. Does...
Understanding HPV

Understanding HPV

You may have heard of HPV. Perhaps you’ve even received the HPV vaccine. But how much do you really know about this important sexual health topic? For example, do you know that HPV, which stands for human papillomavirus, is the most common sexually transmitted...
What’s Causing My Heavy, Painful Periods?

What’s Causing My Heavy, Painful Periods?

Bleeding and pain are a normal part of menstrual periods. But if your periods subject you to very heavy bleeding and intense pain, you may be experiencing conditions known as menorrhagia (unusually heavy bleeding) or dysmenorrhea (significant menstrual pain). Don’t be...