Women's Health

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.

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.

WebMD describes the complications of hypothyroidism and explains how treatment can help you avoid them.

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

WebMD asks an expert your biggest questions on hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Is it really linked to weight gain?

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.

WebMD explains ways to control the most common thyroid disorder.

WebMD talks with experts about how women can take time for themselves and why they should make the effort

'Law & Order: SVU' actor works to help abuse victims –- on the screen and off.

Learn how to get more energy to get through your workday by changing your diet, your habits or making lifestyle changes. WebMD has the details.

The thyroid is a small gland with a big job. WebMD explains what you need to know about it.