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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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September 24, 2025/Women's Health

How Stress Can Impact Your Menstrual Cycle

Stress can cause light, late or nonexistent periods — which may eventually create a hormonal imbalance

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September 23, 2025/Women's Health

Period Blood Comes in Different Colors: Here’s What They Mean

Your period typically gets darker as the days go on, starting out pink and changing to red, dark red and even brown

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September 22, 2025/Women's Health

Should Women Get Treatment for Low Testosterone?

Testosterone therapy may be an option for women to help address low libido

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September 19, 2025/Women's Health

IUD vs. the Pill: Which Birth Control Is Right for You?

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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September 17, 2025/Women's Health

PCOS Belly: What It Is and How To Get Rid of It

Hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance can cause weight to accumulate around your midsection

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September 16, 2025/Women's Health

Can You Get Pregnant on Birth Control?

Birth control medications are more than 99% effective, but only when used properly

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August 7, 2025/Women's Health

Got Watery Discharge? Here’s What It Means

Watery discharge is usually normal and may happen more when you’re ovulating

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August 6, 2025/Women's Health

Following a Healthy PCOS Diet: Why It Matters and What To Eat

Diet won’t cure polycystic ovary syndrome, but healthy eating can help you feel your best

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July 30, 2025/Women's Health

Are Scented Tampons and Pads Bad for You?

Nothing scented should go in or around your vagina!

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July 22, 2025/Children's Health

6 Signs Your Baby Isn’t Getting Enough Breast Milk

Look at weight gain, wet diapers, signs of dehydration and more

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