Women's Health Medical Reference
- Vaginal Probiotics: What to Know
Some companies sell probiotic supplements to promote vaginal health. But just how safe and effective are they? Learn more about vaginal probiotics.
- Vaginoplasty and Labiaplasty
WebMD explains what a vaginoplasty and a labiaplasty are, what to expect, and more.
- Enlarged Uterus
An enlarged uterus can be a symptom of a variety of medical issues. WebMD explains possible causes and treatment options.
- Manage Dry Indoor Air This Winter
The experts at WebMD tell you how to combat the miseries caused by dry indoor air during the winter.
- Vaginal Cysts
WebMD explains symptoms, causes, and treatments of vaginal cysts.
- What Is Adenomyosis?
WebMD explains adenomyosis, a benign uterine condition.
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
WebMD discusses Hashimoto's thyroiditis and its symptoms, causes, and treatments.
- Breast Calcifications: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the types of breast calcifications and their health implications. Learn about diagnostic procedures, treatment options and when further testing is needed
- Your Guide to Healthy Grilling
Your summer picnic or barbecue wouldn’t be the same without firing up the grill. Here's how to do it safely.
- What Is Lipedema?
WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of lipedema, a genetic disorder in which fat concentrates in the buttocks and legs, typically in women.
- What Is a Dilation and Curettage (D&C)?
WebMD explains the reasons your doctor may advise a D&C (dilation and curettage) and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.
- The Different Types of Hysterectomy and Their Benefits
WebMD explains various surgeries used to remove the uterus.
- Testing for and Removing Lead Paint
Does your house have dangerous lead-based paint on the walls? WebMD tells you how to find out -- and how to fix it.
- Ovarian Pain: Possible Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments
WebMD explains acute and chronic ovarian pain and what it may indicate.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Weight Gain
WebMD explains why weight gain is a common side effect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how women with this condition can lose weight.
- Vaginal Itching and Burning
WebMD explains the causes and relief of vaginal itching, burning, and irritation.
- Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Moisturizing Treatments
WebMD explains vaginal dryness, which has a variety of causes, and how it is treated.
- Vaginal Discharge: Is It Normal?
WebMD explains vaginal discharge -- when it's normal and when it's not.
- Vaginal Douching: Helpful or Harmful?
WebMD explains vaginal douching and the medical risks associated with it.
- Normal Testosterone and Estrogen Levels in Women
WebMD explains normal estrogen and testosterone levels in women -- and how they affect health and mood -- before and after menopause.
- Breast and Nipple Discharge: What It Could Mean
WebMD explains breast and nipple discharge and what it might indicate. Know what to look for and learn about the possible reasons for discharge.
- Natural Sleep Aids and Remedies
Can natural sleep remedies offer you a drug-free night’s sleep? WebMD examines some common natural sleep aids, including their risks and side effects.
- Causes and Symptoms of Chronic Pelvic Pain
WebMD explains the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, including the various conditions that may cause it.
- The Effects of Estrogen on Women’s Emotions and Mood
Estrogen is linked to mood disruptions that occur only in women -- PMS, PMDD, postpartum depression, and depression linked to menopause. WebMD examines how the hormone may affect emotions.
- What Is Vaginal pH Balance?
Learn about vaginal pH balance, what determines it, and how it can affect your health.
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy
If you have painful periods with excessive bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, or another pelvic health problem, you should know that there are new alternatives to hysterectomy that you can consider. Learn more from WebMD.
- Hysterectomy Recovery: What Can You Expect?
With minimally invasive procedures, hysterectomy recovery is much quicker today. Find out from WebMD what to expect.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
WebMD explains urinary tract infections (UTIs), including causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.
- Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects a woman's outer genitals, including the vulva. WebMD explains how vulvodynia is diagnosed and treated.
- Get-Fit Advice for Women Over 50
Read these exercise tips for women over age 50.
- Tips to Reduce Stress in Women Over 50
Dealing with stress in midlife is tough. WebMD offers tips for women over age 50 for keeping anxiety at bay.
- Hypothyroidism and Depression
Although hypothyroidism and depression are different diseases, they are connected in many people’s lives. Find out how.
- Your First Prenatal Doctor's Visit
WebMD tells you what to expect at your first prenatal doctor's appointment.
- Health Checklist for Women Over 40
Print out this list from WebMD to keep track of tests, procedures, and vaccines women need after the age of 40.
- Breast Infection (Mastitis): Symptoms and Treatment
Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that mostly happens during the time of breastfeeding. Learn more in our comprehensive guide.
- Vaginal Foreign Bodies
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms and treatment of foreign objects placed in the vagina.
- Best Ways to Help Prevent UTIs
Want to lower your chance of getting a urinary tract infection? Here are five lifestyle changes and two doctor-prescribed methods that can help.
- Breast Problems: Self-Exam, Lumps, and Pain
WebMD's guide to breast problems, including breast pain and breast lumps.
- Estimating Your Due Date
When will baby arrive? WebMD tells you how to calculate your due date and why it's important for your health provider to know.
- What Baby Gear Do You Need for Your Newborn?
A list of essentials -- like baby diapers, a car seat, and baby bottles -- and what else to buy for your baby and for the nursery.
- Common Pregnancy Pains and Their Causes
WebMD helps you navigate some of the more common discomforts of pregnancy.
- When to Call Your Doctor During Pregnancy
Not sure if you should be worried about a troubling symptom during pregnancy? WebMD helps you determine if and when you should call your doctor.
- Pregnancy and Medicine
While some medications are considered safe to take during pregnancy, the effects of other medications on your unborn baby are unknown. WebMD looks at your pregnancy and medications.
- UTIs During Pregnancy
Pregnant women are more vulnerable to getting urinary tract infections. Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of UTIs in pregnancy.
- Low-Fat Diets for Weight Loss
A look at why we eat fat, and how to eat less.
- How to Maintain Weight Loss: 5 Tips
Remember these tips for maintaining your hard-won weight loss.
- Painful Ovulation (Mittelschmerz)
WebMD explains painful ovulation -- or ''mittelschmerz'' -- which causes pelvic and abdominal pain in some women in mid-cycle. Find out more, including treatment for it.
- Goiter
You've heard of goiters, but do you really know what they are? Find out now.
- Toxic Shock Syndrome
Learn basic information about toxic shock syndrome from the experts at WebMD.
- Understanding Thyroid Problems -- Symptoms
Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms of thyroid problems.