Women's Health Articles

Hashimoto's is a disease, while hypothyroidism is a condition. Hypothyroidism is most commonly caused by Hashimoto's disease, but the two terms are not interchangeable. Hashimoto’s disease is a problem with the thyroid gland located in the neck.

What happens during a period? Does it hurt? Should you choose tampons or pads? In this article, we answer questions girls often have about their first menstruation.

Some research studies have highlighted that many women in United States undergo hysterectomy procedures that are not medically necessary. What are the alternatives, and if you do need a hysterectomy, what is the safest way to undergo one?

There are many possible reasons for an enlarged uterus, but most of them are benign. However, they often cause bothersome symptoms. What do you need to know?

Aspirin is one of the most commonly used over the counter drugs, and it is used for such diverse conditions as mild to moderate pain like headaches or menstrual cramps, mild to moderate arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions.

Delayed menstruation is a common problem with several potential causes, and pregnancy is absolutely not the only one. Stress can be an enormous contributing factor, but besides this, inadequate nutrition or excessive exercising could be the one to blame.

Did you get laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis and are now facing issues getting pregnant? There are various ways in which you improve your odds of conceiving a baby after laparoscopy.

Cystadenomas in the ovaries are ovarian cysts filled with watery fluid or mucus. They do not affect the fertility of women in their reproductive years, but do need to be removed.

Female and male condoms are both barrier methods of contraception which prevent the sperm cells from meeting the egg.

Are you a tween or teen who may be starting her period soon? You're probably vaguely familiar with what to expect from your first period, but you still have questions about your menstrual cycle. We have answers for you.