Birth control does more than prevent pregnancy. It’s also used to help keep your cycle regular, reduce painful periods and, yes, clear up acne. What’s your best choice of birth control for treating acne? An Ob/Gyn explains.
Women’s Health
The Right Age To Get a Mammogram? Your Doctor Can Help You Decide
Most experts recommend annual screening mammograms starting at age 40 for people at average risk for breast cancer. People at higher risk may be advised to be screened earlier. When’s the right age for you? A radiologist explains.
Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Throw Your Period Off?
Is there a connection between irregular periods and COVID-19 vaccines? Find out from an Ob/Gyn.
The Breakout Breakdown: Why You Get Acne Around Your Period
Hormones fluctuate throughout your menstrual cycle. Some of those fluctuations increase sebum levels. The result: Deep, painful acne on your chin and jawline. But you don’t have to just grin and bear it.
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Hair-Straightening Products Associated With Uterine Cancer: What You Need To Know
The 2022 study doesn’t mean that hair straightening products cause cancer, but it does raise important questions for future research. An expert explains why.
How Intermittent Fasting Affects Women
Intermittent fasting is a trending — and dietitian recommended — approach to weight loss and managing your health. But it may be less effective for pre-menopausal women.
What To Know About Freezing Your Eggs
Maybe you want kids one day, but now just isn’t the time. Freezing your eggs is an option that can help you preserve your fertility for the future. A reproductive endocrinology fertility specialist explains how the process works and what to take into consideration if you’re thinking about doing it.
Menopause Weight Gain Is Normal — Here’s How To Combat It
Hormone changes and a slowing metabolism can lead to weight gain during menopause, particularly around your belly. But weight gain isn’t inevitable. Check out these tips for maintaining your weight after menopause.
Can You Go to Your Gynecologist Appointment When You’re on Your Period?
Pelvic exams are less than fun on a good day, but when you’re on your period? Yeesh. Read on to learn when to opt out and when to power through.
Do Uterine Fibroids Make You Gain Weight?
If you have uterine fibroids, you already have to deal with symptoms like pain and fatigue. But do they also cause weight gain? An expert explains.
