Locations:
Search IconSearch

Women's Health

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

Woman with chin hair.
February 15, 2023/Diabetes & Endocrinology

Why Do Women Get Chin Hair?

From heritage to hormones, there are many reasons why you might sprout a little chin hair

Hand holding a positive reading pregnancy test.
January 27, 2023/Women's Health

How Long It Takes To Get Pregnant and How You Can Up Your Odds

While 80% of women will get pregnant within six months, age and other factors make a difference

Woman holding a pregnancy test.
January 17, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

Can Birth Control Cause Infertility?

No, most hormonal birth control doesn’t affect your future fertility

Woman sleeping in bed taking a nap.
January 13, 2023/Women's Health

Is It Safe to Sleep With a Tampon In?

Yes, with the right absorbency level and maximum time-frame

Advertisement

Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy

Woman discusses options of care with her doctor at her appointment.
January 4, 2023/Women's Health

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

A painful, swollen abdomen from endometriosis may be managed with dietary changes

women and strokes and stroke risk
January 3, 2023/Brain & Nervous System

Causes of Stroke in Women and Why They Differ From Men

Hormonal changes and pregnancy are some factors unique to women

Ball and strand of crocheting yarn.
December 8, 2022/Women's Health

No, You Shouldn’t Use Reusable or Crocheted Tampons

There are better — and healthier — ways to be environmentally friendly

Mid 40's woman sitting on back porch.
December 5, 2022/Women's Health

Do My Period Changes Mean Perimenopause?

Before menopause, there’s an amount of time when your menstrual cycles are unpredictable

Large head of cabbage.
November 25, 2022/Nutrition

Can Certain Foods Reduce Uterine Fibroids?

Eating more fruits and veggies and less red meat could help prevent or shrink fibroids

A chaste tree.
November 22, 2022/Women's Health

What Is Chasteberry, and What Can It Do?

It may help with hormonal issues, like PMS, irregular periods and breast pain

BackPage 10 of 21Next

Advertisement

Ad