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Find reliable and up-to-date information on women's health, including tips for maintaining well-being.

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February 12, 2025/Mental Health

Why Do You Get Sad When You Touch Your Nipples?

Feelings of sadness or dread when your nipples are touched may be linked to dysphoric milk ejection reflex (D-MER)

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February 10, 2025/Women's Health

Why You Might Be Asked To Return After a Mammogram

A second appointment is common, especially after your first mammogram and if you have dense breasts — but it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong

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February 10, 2025/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can You Be Pregnant but Still Get Your Period?

You can’t be pregnant and have a menstrual period, but there are other reasons you could experience bleeding during pregnancy

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February 5, 2025/Women's Health

What Are Vaginal Detox Pearls?

These herbal pellets aren’t backed by science and can be harmful

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February 5, 2025/Women's Health

Do You Go Through Menopause After a Hysterectomy?

Depending on the type of surgery, a hysterectomy may or may not cause menopause symptoms

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January 28, 2025/Women's Health

Magnesium Supplements for Period Cramps: Do They Help?

The research isn’t clear, but it’s safe to try this essential mineral for relief

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January 22, 2025/Women's Health

Why You Do Not Ever Need to Douche

Instead of protecting you from infections, douching your vagina can do the very opposite

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health

When You Should See a Doctor About Menopause (or Perimenopause) Symptoms

Missed periods, heavy periods, painful sex and frequent hot flashes are just a few symptoms worth discussing with your provider

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January 20, 2025/Women's Health

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) and Your Period

IUDs can make your period lighter, heavier, irregular or stop it completely

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January 9, 2025/Parenting

Mom Burnout: Are You Dealing With ‘Depleted Mother Syndrome’?

This burnout is characterized by physical and mental exhaustion and feelings like worry, guilt and overwhelm

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