Find reliable and up-to-date information on women's health, including tips for maintaining well-being.
Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance
Your period typically gets darker as the days go on, starting out pink and changing to red, dark red and even brown
Testosterone therapy may be an option for women to help address low libido
Both are about equally effective when used properly — IUDs are long-lasting and don’t require you to think about them
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Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can cause weight to accumulate around your midsection
Birth control medications are more than 99% effective, but only when used properly
Watery discharge is usually normal and may happen more when you’re ovulating
Diet won’t cure polycystic ovary syndrome, but healthy eating can help you feel your best
Nothing scented should go in or around your vagina!
Look at weight gain, wet diapers, signs of dehydration and more
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