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Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that prevents pregnancy by damaging or killing a man’s sperm…
Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when…
Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.
A pelvic ultrasound allows your doctor to see the space between your hips that contains the sacrum, tailbone, bladder, sex…
Chlamydia (Chlamydia trachomatis) is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that often has no symptoms.
Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control for women.
Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…
Many women want to do what they can to prevent pregnancy. Birth control (also called contraception) can help. Many types…
A diaphragm is reusable dome-shaped cup that fits over the opening of a woman’s cervix and works as a form…
Barring abstinence, access to birth control is critical in preventing pregnancy among teens, be it condoms, pills, patches or…
Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…
A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions…
A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…
Vaginitis is a medical term to describe inflammation of the vagina.
For couples experiencing infertility, it’s important to evaluate and treat the cause of the problem.
Dyspareunia is a medical term used to describe painful sex for women.
Bartholin’s gland cyst is a swelling that can occur near the opening of a woman’s vagina. They can become infected,…
Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives.
HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.
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