Women's Health Articles

Women who suffer from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome run into problems getting pregnant more often than the average woman, but they also need to be cautious when they are not trying to conceive choosing the right contraceptive isn't straightforward.

Menstruation is the one time of the month that many women least look forward to, and if they're trying to conceive it isn't just because they are not pregnant either. Let's face it periods and their surrounding symptoms are a pain. Literally.

Everyone knows about that infamous biological clock, that starts ticking from the moment you start menstruating. Women are, after all, born with all the eggs that they will ever have and the available number will only ever reduce.

Couples who have been trying to conceive for 12 months or longer without any success meet the official criteria for "infertility". At this point, it makes sense to seek medical help to find out what is going on with you.

It has been more than a year since flibanserin, the "female Viagra," has been approved for use. Does it really work?

Women with vague symptoms - such as fatigue, general aches, and acid indigestion - are likely to be told they're just "stressed". However, the truth could be devastating, even potentially-deadly.

Look at a typical preconception checklist, and you'll come across items like taking folic acid, eating a healthy diet and... losing weight. That's easy to say, but often not at all that easy to do.

How soon after having Implanon removed can you get pregnant? You may be surprised. Though Implanon is a long-term, highly effective birth control method, users generally ovulate very soon after having the device taken out.

Female Athlete Triad Syndrome might be affecting your athletic teenage daughter. Find out more about this syndrome, warning signs, symptoms, and what you can do to ensure your daughter does not suffer long-term consequences from the triad.

The Pill has been around since the 1960s now. This contraceptive has changed the face of the 20th century and provided millions upon millions of women with the control they needed over their lives.