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  • Vaginitis

    Vaginitis is a medical term to describe inflammation of the vagina.

  • Woman holding crotch, needing to urinate

    Vaginal Pessary

    A vaginal pessary is a plastic device used to support uterine prolapse. It can help for a number of conditions…

  • A medical drawing of uterine fibroids in and around the uterus.

    Uterine Fibroids

    Fibroids are benign growths (not cancer) in the muscular wall of the uterus.

  • Nurse showing female patient her abnormal pap smear test results

    Understanding Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Results

    Cervical cancer screening is important and has saved lives.

  • Illustration of a uterus, with focus on incisions on fallopian tubes

    Tubal Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)

    Tubal sterilization (tubal ligation) is a surgical method of birth control for women.

  • couple sit and embrace in the garden

    Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Control Access

    Barring abstinence, access to birth control is critical in preventing pregnancy among teens, be it condoms, pills, patches or…

  • Woman drinking water with fruit sitting in front of her

    Take Care of Yourself Before Pregnancy

    Whether you’re planning to become pregnant or not, preconception care during your childbearing years is essential. Here are some things…

  • Technician doing ultrasound

    Pelvic Ultrasound

    A pelvic ultrasound allows your doctor to see the space between your hips that contains the sacrum, tailbone, bladder, sex…

  • A doctor’s gloved hand holding a disposable speculum

    Pap Smear (Pap Test)

    A Pap smear is a medical exam used to determine if a woman has cervical cancer. It’s performed by a…

  • Natural Family Planning

    Natural family planning (NFP) is a form of pregnancy planning. It does not involve medicine or devices. It tracks when…

  • Menopause

    Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…

  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)

    An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that prevents pregnancy by damaging or killing a man’s sperm…

  • Bottle of HPV vaccine sitting next to syringe

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

    HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.

  • doctor speaking to couple sitting at desk

    Evaluating and Treating Infertility

    For couples experiencing infertility, it’s important to evaluate and treat the cause of the problem.

  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis is when the lining of the uterus grows outside of the uterus. It can be treated with medicine and…

  • Emergency Contraception

    Emergency contraception is a method of preventing pregnancy if used within a short period of time after having sex.

  • Woman holds abdomen in pain. Dyspareunia is painful sex for women. Also, it causes pain during tampon use.

    Dyspareunia

    Dyspareunia is a medical term used to describe painful sex for women.

  • Woman suffering from menstrual cramps holds her stomach while sitting on couch. Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious.

    Dysmenorrhea

    What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often

  • Woman receiving injection in upper arm

    Depo-Provera: An Injectable Contraceptive

    Depo-Provera is a form of birth control. It is an injection, or shot, that contains progestin. You must get it…

  • female gynecologist performing a colposcopy exam on a patient in hospital using a colposcope

    Colposcopy

    A colposcopy is a women’s health exam. It uses a special light to provide a close look at your cervix…

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