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Medicines for low sex drive in women are often called “female Viagra.” Find out what they are and whether they might work to boost your sex drive.

Before your periods end, your body goes into a phase called perimenopause, which could last 2 to 10 years. During this time, there can be all kinds of changes in your cycle.

Most women know about mammograms and physical exams to check for early signs of breast cancer, but many may not be getting recommended screening exams to help detect and prevent other types of cancer.

It may be uncomfortable talking to your OB/GYN about your most intimate health concerns, but it’s in your best interest to open and honest. These tips can help you overcome the awkwardness.

New research shows that hysterectomies can raise your odds of having other health problems later in life. So if your doctor recommends one, consider your options.

You can have a heart attack even if your arteries don't have blockages, which is the case for at least a third of women who've had heart attacks, a cardiologist says.

50-Pound Cyst Removed From Woman’s Ovary An Alabama woman says she's feeling much better after surgeons removed a watermelon-sized cyst from her ovary. The benign sac of tissue had grown to 50 pounds inside Kayla Rahn’s body.“This is one of the largest I have ever seen or certainly removed,” says one of her surgeons, Gregory Jones, DO, of Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. “We are very excited things went well for her.”Rahn, 30, had unexplained stomach pain for months. She also kept gaining weight despite her efforts to drop pounds. She says someone even asked her if she

Doctors who volunteer for charity groups are making a difference in countries where treatable health problems can turn deadly without surgery.

Will alternative treatments for hypothyroidism work for you? WebMD has the answers you’re looking for.

Untreated hypothyroidism can cause problems throughout your body. Learn what can happen and how to prevent it.

Getting moving can make you feel better if you have hypothyroidism. WebMD shows you how to get started and which workouts are best.

Life with hypothyroidism gets much easier if you get good sleep and manage stress. WebMD shows you how to do those.

People with hypothyroidism may gain weight. WebMD has the explanation for it and ways you can shed those extra pounds.

omestic abuse is not limited to battered women’s syndrome. Some people use menacing psychological methods to absolutely rule over their partners. It’s called coercive control. Learn the warning signs and what to do if you suspect it.

We chat with the Orange Is the New Black star about work, family, and her advocacy for the transgender community.

You might not want to talk about these symptoms, but they can affect your sex life and your health. Here’s when you need to talk to your doctor.

Are you always tired? You're not alone. Here are some tips on fighting fatigue and improving your life.

Does your gyno notice if you wax? WebMD shares seven secrets and tips from female doctors.

Thinking about getting implants or breast reduction surgery? You’ll want to read this first.

Women’s nutrition for puberty, pregnancy, menopause -- are you getting the nutrients you need? Get info from WebMD.

Find out what kinds of screening tests women should get to check for heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, and other conditions.

How to keep your breasts healthy, including diet, exercise, mammograms, and learning what normal changes to expect as you go through life.

Doctors are learning more about how polycystic ovary syndrome affects women.

Want a cheat sheet for healthy living? Our expert serves up her top tips for a lifetime of wellness.