MenstruationMenstruationWhy Do I Have Cramps but No Period?

Lots of women get pelvic pain and cramping, but your period isn't always to blame.

Your Period: 5 Things You Didn’t Know

Women have about 450 periods during their lifetimes. Even so, your period can still manage to surprise you.

Menstrual Pain

Menstrual cramps are the leading cause of absenteeism in women younger than 30 years.

Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)

Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, or menorrhagia, are the most common type of abnormal bleeding from the uterus.

Irregular Periods

Periods vary widely from woman to woman. Some periods are punctual, some are unpredictable.

Menstrual Blood Problems: Clots, Color, and Thickness

When it comes to periods, "normal" covers a lot of ground. Use the broad range of factors below as a guide.

Menstrual Cup

There’s a lot of buzz about this eco-friendly alternative to pads and tampons. But what is a menstrual cup?

Why Am I Spotting Between Periods?

Most women experience spotting between their periods at some point. Usually, it’s nothing to worry about.

Your Period and Your Breasts

Breast symptoms are the strongest just before your period starts, and improve either during or right after it.

Painful Ovulation (Mittelschmerz)

Mittelschmerz is the pelvic and lower abdominal pain that some women experience during ovulation.

Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

Toxic shock syndrome is a sudden, potentially fatal condition caused by an overgrowth of bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus.

Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome

TSS symptoms usually come on quickly, about 2 days after the bacteria infects you.

Yeast InfectionsYeast InfectionsVaginal Yeast Infections

Yeast infections develop where a moist environment encourages growth of the yeast fungus, such as the genitals.

Yeast Infection, or Something Else?

Yeast infection symptoms can also be caused by sexually transmitted diseases and other vaginal infections.

Vaginal Yeast Infection Symptoms - What They Feel Like

Anyone who's had a yeast infection knows the unbearable vaginal itching it can bring.

Yeast Infection Treatments

Your doctor may diagnose a vaginal yeast infection based on your description of symptoms and possibly a vaginal exam.

When to Self-Treat

In many cases, you can safely treat a vaginal yeast infection with an over-the-counter medication.

How to Prevent Yeast Infections

While you can't always avoid a yeast infection, you can lower your risk of getting one.

Cervical HealthCervical HealthCervicitis

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix -- the lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

What Are Cervical Polyps?

Cervical polyps are growths on the cervical canal, the passage that connects the uterus to the vagina.

Ovarian HealthOvarian HealthOvarian Pain: Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments

A number of different conditions, from cysts to tumors, can cause ovarian pain.

Cysts on the Ovaries

Ovarian cysts, solid or fluid-filled pockets in or on your ovary, are common, especially with woman who still get their period.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Gain

For women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), losing weight can become a constant struggle.

Pelvic Pain and DiseasePelvic Pain and DiseaseChronic Pelvic Pain

Many different conditions can cause chronic pelvic pain. The main symptom is pain that lasts for more than six months.

How to Ease Your Chronic Pelvic Pain

If you have pelvic pain that doesn’t go away, see your doctor. Meanwhile, there are things you can do at home to feel better.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

PID is one of the most serious complications of a sexually transmitted disease in women: It can lead to irreversible damage.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)Pelvic Organ ProlapseWhat Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Sometimes, pelvic muscles and other kinds of tissue that hold everything in place get stretched out, weak, or torn.

Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Home

If you have pelvic organ prolapse, you probably wonder what can be done to treat it on your own.

Kegel Exercises (Pelvic Floor Exercises)

Kegel exercises (also called “pelvic floor exercises”) strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

Sexual HealthSexual HealthFemale Sexual Dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem among women. Almost half of all women have persistent problems with sex.

Why Am I Bleeding After Sex?

While vaginal bleeding after sex can be alarming, it’s also fairly common and probably no cause for concern.

Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty Procedures

Before considering vaginoplasty or labiaplasty, understand the difference between reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery.

Vaginismus

When a woman has vaginismus, their vagina's muscles squeeze or spasm when something is entering it, like a tampon or a penis.

Uterine HealthUterine HealthAdenomyosis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Adenomyosis is a condition in which the inner lining of the uterus breaks through the muscle wall of the uterus.

Enlarged Uterus

An enlarged uterus can be a symptom of a variety of medical issues. Learn what could cause an enlarged uterus.

Prolapsed Uterus

As a woman ages and with a natural loss of estrogen, their uterus can drop into the vaginal canal, causing a prolapsed uterus.

D and C (Dilation and Curettage)

Learn the reasons your doctor may advise a D&C (dilation and curettage) and what to expect during the procedure.

Types of Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman's uterus. A woman may have a hysterectomy for different reasons.

Hysterectomy Recovery: What to Expect

After a hysterectomy, you'll have a short hospital recovery. Recovery time at home will vary depending on the procedure you had.

Alternatives to Hysterectomy

An estimated 20 million people in the U.S. have had a hysterectomy. You should know that there are alternatives to hysterectomy.

Vaginal and Vulvar HealthVaginal and Vulvar HealthVaginal Self-Exam

You know it’s important to do regular breast self-exams to check for changes. A vaginal self-exam is just as important.

Foreign Body in the Vagina

Some objects are designed for use in a vagina. Others are not and may be placed there accidentally or intentionally.

Vaginal Infections

Learn the leading causes and types of vaginal infections -- and what to do about them.

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Both “good” and “bad” bacteria live in your vagina. If this delicate balance is upset, you can get bacterial vaginosis.

Bartholin's Gland Cyst

The Bartholin’s glands are located on each side of the vaginal opening. If they become blocked, fluid can back up into them.

Vaginal Cysts

You can find cysts just about anywhere on the body. A vaginal cyst is usually located on or under the lining of the vagina.

Douching: Helpful or Harmful?

An estimated 20% to 40% of American women between ages 15 and 44 say they use a vaginal douche.

Vaginal Discharge: What’s Abnormal?

Most of the time, vaginal discharge is normal. The amount, odor, and hue can vary depending on the time in your menstrual cycle.

Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Moisturizing Treatments

It may seem like a minor irritation. But the lack of vaginal moisture can have a huge impact on your sex life.

Itching, Burning, and Irritation

When itching and irritation occur in an area as sensitive as the vagina and vulva, it can be especially uncomfortable.

Vaginal Fistula

A vaginal fistula is an abnormal opening that connects your vagina to another organ.

What Is Vulvodynia?

There are two types of vulvodynia. The pain can be consistent or occur only when you sit for a long time or have sex.

Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition of the vulva. It usually lasts more than 3 months, and there’s no known cause.

Vulvar Vestibulitis

Vulvar vestibulitis is a type of vulvodynia, or pain around the vulva – the sex organs outside a woman’s body.

What Is Vulvovaginitis?

Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of your vulva and vagina. It’s also called vaginitis.

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