Women's Health Medical Reference

Some women have nipples that point inward, called inverted nipples. You may have been born this way. But if it starts to happen later in life, it could be a sign of a medical problem that needs to be checked by a doctor.

Learn what can cause bloody discharge from your vagina and when you should call your doctor.

A walk on a winter’s day could bring on a rare and dangerous blood disorder. Learn what cold agglutinin disease is and what can cause it.

Learn more about the signs of cold agglutinin disease, a rare type of anemia.

If you have cold agglutinin disease, keeping yourself warm might be all you need to do to deal with it. But if that’s not enough, your doctor has other options, including drug treatments and transfusions.

Learn more about how doctors diagnose this rare type of anemia.

When you’re taking care of a newborn, your health doesn’t need to take a back seat. Learn how to manage psoriasis comfortably during this important time.

Psoriasis doesn’t have to get between you and your relationships. You can find ways to keep physical connections with others.

No time for psoriasis on your family calendar? Stay in balance with serious doses of self-care.

Help your loved ones understand what it’s really like to live with psoriasis and how they can support you as you take care of your health.

Find out more about cold agglutinin disease, a condition that happens when cold temperatures turn your body’s defenses against your red blood cells.

Sometimes breasts aren’t completely separate. Find out what causes this condition and how it’s treated.

Thyroid hormone helps make sure your body breaks down food and uses energy at the right speed. But what happens when you have too much of it? Find out what to watch for and what to do about it.

Are you experiencing nipple pain or tenderness? There are several things that could be causing your sore nipples. Learn more about the causes of nipple pain, whether your symptoms warrant seeing a doctor, and suggestions to get relief for your pain.

Learn how autoimmune thyroiditis can keep your body from making hormones it needs to work right. This condition is called autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or Hashimoto’s disease

Sometimes, your body makes something called antithyroid antibodies to attack your thyroid gland by mistake. That can lead to too much or too little thyroid hormones.

Postpartum bleeding: WebMD tells you how long it should last and when you should call the doctor about it.

HELLP Syndrome: WebMD explains what you need to know about this serious pregnancy condition and what you can do to protect mom and baby.

Sometimes, childbirth can cause long-lasting pain to the bones in your pelvic region. WebMD explains what problems can develop and how to heal and ease the pain.

When does your period become a medical problem? Find out more about abnormal uterine bleeding: what it is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.

Find out about some common medications that can change your menstrual cycle.

If your thyroid has lumps or feels larger than normal, your doctor may suggest a biopsy. Find out when you might need one, what it’s like, and what comes next.

How is a LEEP done? What can you expect from a LEEP?

Some people’s blood can have too much calcium in it. This could result in no symptoms or could lead to broken bones or kidney stones.

You can treat some yeast infections yourself, but more persistent or chronic yeast infections may require a prescription from your health care provider. Learn more from WebMD about prescription yeast infection medications.