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Sexual and Reproductive Health

One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs

The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.

Why Do Thousands of Women Feel the Pain of Their C-sections?

Factors like the type of anesthesia used, the circumstances of the procedure, and even medical bias can lead to an excruciating experience.

Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?

They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype.
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Venus Williams Opens Up About Her 30-Year Fibroids Journey

The tennis star reveals she was in excruciating pain during some of her most iconic matches.

If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?

Ob-gyns share how to keep you and your partners as safe as possible.

Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia

These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.

Here’s What PCOS Acne Looks Like—and How to Treat It

You’re not imagining it: These pimples are a special kind of stubborn.

6 Common Behaviors Ob-Gyns Wish You’d Stop Doing

These habits could leave you with vaginal pain or reproductive woes down the line.

New Guidelines Finally Recommend Pain Relief for Gyno Procedures—Here’s How to Get It

Because we all deserve IUD insertions and cervical biopsies that are less...horrible.

People With PCOS Are Taking GLP-1s for Their Symptoms. Here’s What to Know

The research is early-stage, but doctors are hopeful about the hormonal upsides of these weight-loss drugs.

8 Reasons Your Vagina Burns—and How to Get Relief

Surprisingly, it isn’t always a sign of infection.

So Long, Stirrups! A New At-Home Test Might Soon Replace Your Pap Smear

The FDA just approved a tampon-like device that lets you collect your own sample for cervical cancer screening.

7 Things That Can Cause Heavy Bleeding During Your Period

If you’re going through pads like they’re Kleenex, this might be why.

The Best Foods to Eat—and Avoid—for Endometriosis Pain and Bloating

Most of the research coalesces around inflammation-busting adjustments.

Here’s How to Tell If You Might Have an Ovarian Cyst Like Hailey Bieber

Ob-gyns share the symptoms that can signal this common type of growth.

7 Women Share Their Tips for Dealing With Perimenopause Symptoms

Here’s what worked for them during this hormonal roller-coaster ride.

Can You Really Improve Your Egg Quality—and Fertility—With Lifestyle Changes?

Certain behaviors and nutrients might have some sway, but to what extent and for whom is still fuzzy.

So You Just Missed Your Period But You’re Not Pregnant. Here’s What Might Be Going On

And when to check in with your doctor about an MIA cycle.

Anxiety, Dry Eye, and Joint Pain: Perimenopause Symptoms That Are Too Easy to Ignore

This massive time of hormonal transition can bring a lot of unexpected changes.

How to Prevent UTIs If You’re Stuck in a Constant Cycle of Infection

Yes, you *can* wrest your freedom back from the tight clench of your urethra.

It’s Not too Late to Get the HPV Vaccine as an Adult

A decrease in cervical precancer rates shows just how effective it is.

Estrogen Isn’t Just a Reproductive Hormone—It’s Critical for Brain Health Too

Everything from your memory to your mood can change alongside your hormones.

Is Your Irritated Vagina a Yeast Infection or Bacterial Vaginosis? Here’s How to Tell

They’re both a huge drag, but they come with distinct symptoms, risk factors, and solutions.

The Very Real Ways Stress Can Screw With Your Menstrual Cycle

And what you can do to make it less likely to affect you.

9 Reasons Why You Have Pain After Sex and How to Find Relief

Because sex should you leave you satisfied, not sore.