Women's Health

New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies

Skip the flowers. Experts offer 10 picks designed for a healthy, happy Mother’s Day.

Female doctors-turned-patients share their insights about why women’s symptoms are so often dismissed – and how to fix it.

Experts offer some fatigue-zapping tips that really work.

Female masturbation is good for your health and your relationship.

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.

Does size matter for women? WebMD discusses whether vagina size might have impact on female sexual pleasure.

WebMD explains conditions that might cause you to feel sluggish during the day, such as anemia, thyroid trouble, sleep apnea, diabetes, heart disease, depression, and menopause.

Learn about different products to make your menstrual period more environmentally friendly.

Since your last mammogram, your doctor might have replaced conventional 2D images with 3D technology called breast tomosynthesis, or 3D mammogram.

Pregnancy brings all kinds of changes to your body, including an increase in vaginal discharge. Learn more about this unexpected pregnancy change.

One problem with memory tests is that cut-off scores for mild cognitive impairment don’t reflect that women tend to have stronger verbal memory than men.

Get support and connect with others by joining psoriasis communities and networks.

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.

An Alabama woman is feeling much better after surgeons removed a watermelon-sized cyst from her ovary.

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.

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

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

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

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.