Are hot flashes bad for your health? Does menopause change your voice? Will a thyroid condition mask hot flashes? What about if you’ve had a hysterectomy — do you need to know when menopause begins? Get the answers to these and other puzzling menopause-related questions.
Do you ever bleed between periods — or experience what doctors call intermenstrual bleeding (IMB)? It’s not only inconvenient — it can make you worry too. Find out what you need to know and when to see your doctor.
Most of us know that when a mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy, she puts her baby at high risk of developing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. A new study shows that the rate at which children are impacted by these life-long disabilities may be higher than previously estimated.
Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our series, “The Short Answer.” OB/Gyn Linda Bradley, MD, answers this one about whether or not it’s safe to avoid treating fibroids by waiting until menopause.
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Find the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Women’s health specialist Holly L. Thacker, MD, answers this one.
Many women experience sexual dysfunction at some point or at several points during their lives. Discover what options may be best for you.
