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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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October 21, 2022/Women's Health

What You Need To Know About Using a Copper IUD for Birth Control

It’s a nonhormonal, long-lasting and highly effective contraception

Close up of ibuprofen being punched from a blister pill pack.
October 21, 2022/Women's Health

Can Ibuprofen Delay or Halt Your Period?

Know the options — and potential risks

A woman standing eating a tofu salad with soy milk on the counter
October 19, 2022/Women's Health

6 Ways To Find Relief From Your Menopause Symptoms

Lifestyle changes like diet modification and stress management can go a long way

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October 17, 2022/Women's Health

How To Tell You’re Near the End of Perimenopause

The main sign that your hormones are in flux is changes in your menstrual cycles

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Upset woman sitting in bed at night.
October 10, 2022/Women's Health

Bleeding After Sex: What You Should Know

Vaginal dryness, cervicitis, infectious conditions and other cervical issues could be culprits

Woman with doctor in exam room during a well-visit.
October 6, 2022/Women's Health

Well-Woman Exams: Who Needs Them and What To Expect

Annual preventive exams will do more than just check your health ‘down there’

Woman relaxing by a menstrual calendar.
September 22, 2022/Women's Health

Infradian Rhythms: What They Are and Why They Matter

Infradian rhythms, like the menstrual cycle, are biological cycles that impact your health

Hand holding a tampon.
September 12, 2022/Women's Health

Debunking Common Myths About Tampons

They won’t make your cramps worse or stretch out your vagina!

Tampons on a wooden panel next to an alarm clock.
September 9, 2022/Women's Health

What Happens if You Leave a Tampon in Too Long?

In addition to toxic shock syndrome, you risk other vaginal infections

A hand holding a tampon without an applicator.
September 8, 2022/Women's Health

The Right Way To Insert a Tampon

Key steps include picking the right level of absorbency and inserting it at the correct angle

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