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Large breasts can be painful — here's when to consider breast reduction surgery
Breast reduction surgery is usually not painful but it will leave lasting scars on your breasts and…
Kelly Burch,Lauren Demosthenes
8 conditions that could be causing you pelvic pain and how to treat each one
Pelvic pain can have many different causes, but your other symptoms can help you identify what's tr…
Cassandra Miasnikov,Lauren De…
7 things that can cause an ovarian cyst and when you may need surgery
Ovarian cysts generally are not painful and will go away on their own within a few months. But ther…
Carla Delgado,Lauren Demosthe…
9 reasons why you may be having cramps while not on your period
You may feel pain similar to period cramps if you are ovulating, have an ovarian cyst, are pregnant…
Madeline Kennedy,Irena Cabrera
What normal discharge looks like and when to be concerned about brown, yellow, or white discharge
Normal discharge is clear or white with a slippery texture, but yellow or brown discharge could be …
Madeline Kennedy,Irena Cabrera
Symptoms of endometriosis and how you can manage the pain
To tell if you have endometriosis look out for key symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, chronic …
Jennifer Larson
What to know about metastatic breast cancer, or breast cancer that's spread elsewhere in your body
Metastatic breast cancer can't be cured, but treatment for this advanced stage IV cancer can still …
Steph Coelho,Janie Grumley
What causes hot flashes and how to get quick and easy relief
If you're dealing with hot flashes, these creative hacks like keeping a portable fan with you may h…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
The signs of uterine fibroids and how to treat them
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow in your uterus and can cause painful periods, abnormal…
Carla Delgado,Jason McKnight
Is it okay to have an occasional glass of wine while pregnant? Here's what the experts say
Despite the fact that the CDC and other health organizations strongly discourage drinking during pr…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
Tell-tale signs of pelvic inflammatory disease and how it's diagnosed
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) can happen if you let an STI go untreated. It results in a fever,…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
Why OB-GYNs warn you to never insert a yoni egg into your vagina
Yoni eggs are purported to boost sex drive and feminine energy but none of their claims are substan…
Sarah Fielding,Olivia P. Myri…
Are irregular periods normal? 10 common causes and when to see a doctor
Irregular periods can be caused by stress, birth control, and certain health conditions like PCOS o…
Elena Bruess,Lauren Demosthen…
9 reasons why you may be spotting, from stress to PCOS
Spotting is any bleeding that happens between periods and it can be caused by vaginal tears, perime…
Toketemu Ohwovoriole,Sherry A…
6 reasons why you may experience brown discharge
If you notice brown discharge in your underwear, it could be anything from normal hormonal changes …
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
The 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and why your cycle could be irregular
The menstrual cycle is a process that your body goes through in order to eventually become pregnant…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
Using cranberries to prevent UTIs isn't a myth - a urologist offers tips on how to prevent infections
Cranberries contain a substance that keeps bacteria from building up in the bladder, but cranberry …
Jennifer Larson,G. Thomas Rui…
Why period cramps happen and the best remedies to treat them, according to an OB/GYN
Period cramps happen because your body releases hormone-like substances called prostaglandins, whic…
Ashley Laderer,Lauren Demosth…
Why is my period blood brown? How to know if it's normal and when to see a doctor
Brown period blood is normal at the beginning and end of your period, but you should see a doctor i…
Madeline Kennedy,G. Thomas Ru…
A step-by-step guide to using a menstrual cup and why it may be beneficial for you
A menstrual cup is a more sustainable, cost-effective option than pads or tampons - here's how to i…