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Women’s Health

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

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health

Benefits of Breast Massage (and How To Get Started Today)

Massaging your breast tissue can help reduce breastfeeding pain, treat lymphedema and find cancer early

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health

Is It Bad To Sleep in a Bra?

Head to bed in a bra to reduce breast pain, nipple irritation and stretch marks

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August 20, 2026/Women’s Health

Is It True That Women’s Periods Sometimes Sync?

Your period may occasionally line up with someone else’s, but science suggests coincidence is responsible — not a mysterious biological connection

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Getting Pregnant With PMOS: What Helps

PMOS can make conception challenging, but healthy habits, medication and fertility treatment can help

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Hand holding smartphone, checking their menstrual cycle app
June 26, 2026/Women’s Health

Nutrition and Exercise Throughout Your Menstrual Cycle

Eating and exercising according to your cycle may reduce PMS and period symptoms

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Can You Get Pregnant if You Have Sex During Your Period?

While it’s probably not your most fertile time, it is possible to get pregnant if you have unprotected sex during your period

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May 19, 2026/Women’s Health

When To Worry About Hair Loss

Things like stress, heated styling and other health conditions may cause you to lose more hair than normal

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May 12, 2026/Women’s Health

Bleeding After Sex: What It Means and When To See a Doctor

Vaginal dryness, cervicitis, infections or other cervical issues could be the culprit

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May 6, 2026/Women’s Health

Perimenopause and Your Fertility: What To Know

Fertility drops as you age, but you can still get pregnant in perimenopause

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March 26, 2026/Women’s Health

Managing Endometriosis Pain

An anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise and heat therapy can all help — but severe pain may require medical treatment

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