Polycystic ovary syndrome, a common hormone disorder that causes infertility, is also linked to weight gain. Learn more about the vicious cycle of PCOS symptoms and weight gain.
5 Common Problems ‘Down There’ — and Whether They Are Contagious
There are five common vaginal-area disorders that can often present with similar symptoms. Find out which are contagious and how to treat them.
Zika and Travel: What Pregnant Women Need to Know
Recent cases of Zika virus are prompting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to, for the first time, warn people about traveling to an area within the continental United States.
Gestational Diabetes: Best Tips for You and Your Baby
If you have gestational diabetes, there are things you can do to help control your blood sugar levels to ensure a healthy pregnancy — and baby. Find out more.
How to Decode Your Vaginal Discharge — and When to Worry
Vaginal discharge? Find out what normal discharge looks like as well as potential infections and other problems.
Are You Having Trouble Conceiving? Consider Adding Vitamin D
If you are a woman with low vitamin D levels, taking a supplement may increase your ability to get pregnant. But recent research suggests that too much vitamin D actually may be harmful. Find out what you need to know about finding the right dose of vitamin D to aid fertility.
How to Cut Risk of High Blood Sugar When You’re Pregnant
There are steps you can take when you’re pregnant to help control blood sugar levels and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Find out more about how to avoid gestational diabetes.
How Plant-Based Therapies Can Give You Relief for Menopause Symptoms
If you’re experiencing the symptoms of menopause, you might be tempted to try soy-based foods or herbal supplements to get relief. But do these so-called plant-based therapies really work?
Myth or Truth — Does Your Period Really Sync With Close Friends?
Why do women who live together have their periods at the same time? It’s a persistent story among women that doctors and scientists have worked to unravel.
Can Menopause Cause Your Anxiety or Panic Attacks?
Your heart races, you’re sweaty and you feel anxious. Get answers to seven key questions about the possible link between menopause and anxiety or panic attacks.