A Woman’s Guide to Preventive Care
Invest in your health, talk to your doctor about preventive care.
Recommended Vaccines for Women
Learn the recommended vaccines for adult women.
Recommended Screening Tests for Women
Learn all the essential screenings healthy women still need to undergo, including cancer screening.
Healthy Diet and Healthy BMI for Women
Here is how to eat healthy and maintain a healthy body mass index (BMI) for overall wellness.
People Who Benefit From Taking Multivitamins
Who should consider taking a multivitamin?
Exercise Prescription for Women
Daily exercise and physical activity is key to a healthy life.
Knee Exercises to Help Prevent Sports Injuries for
Women
Learn why women are prone to knee injuries and the steps and exercises that one should take to prevent them.
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Overview and Prevention of Sexually Transmitted
Diseases for Women
Learn how to identify and prevent sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS.
Diseases for Women
Diagnosis and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Anyone who has sex can be exposed to an STD, including HIV. Get tested, talk with your partner(s), and practice safer sex.
Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Here are 9 things to know about oral HPV.
Treatment for Cold Sores
The herpes virus causes sores on the mouth and genital area. Learn treatments for mouth cold sores also known as fever blisters caused by the herpes virus.
HIV and AIDS Overview
The complete rundown on HIV and AIDS, one of the most dangerous conditions of our time.
HIV Testing
Getting tested for HIV early can make all the difference between a mild or severe condition and preventing its transmision.
Preventing HIV with PrEP
PrEP, a pill that prevents HIV, has taken the world by storm.
Seniors, Sex, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are rising among older adults, with potentially serious health consequences. Learn STD prevention practices for older adults.
Overview of Birth Control Options
Learn about all of the methods of birth control that are available so you can make an informed choice of what method works for you at different times in your life.
Barrier Methods of Birth Control
Learn about barrier methods of birth control—the benefits and limitations.
Oral Contraceptives Overview
Learn about "the pill" for birth control and as a way to better control—and even eliminate—your periods.
Combined Hormonal Birth Control Methods Overview
Learn how to prevent pregnancy with combined hormonal birth control.
Progestin-only Birth Control Methods
Progestin plays a major role in menstruation and pregnancy. These forms of birth control directly target this hormone.
Oral Contraceptives: Fact and Myth
Learn the facts and fiction when it comes to birth control pills.
Emergency Contraception
Learn about how emergency contraception can save you from a potential unwanted pregnancy.
Long-acting Reversible Methods of Birth Control
Long-acting reversible methods of birth control are among the most effective ways to prevent pregnancy.
Sterilization Procedures for Women and Men
Learn about sterilization as a permanent form of birth control for women and men.
Injuries Related to Pubic Hair Grooming
Beware of trimming down there.
Underwear and Genital Health
Here are some answers to questions you may have on how various types of underwear can affect your genital health.
Menstrual Cramps: Causes and Treatments
The truth behind the causes of menstrual cramps—and how to prevent and manage them.
Premenstrual Syndrome: Symptoms and Remedies
Despite decades of scientific research, there's still no agreement about what causes premenstrual syndrome (PMS). If you have severe PMS, here are some points to consider.
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)
Vaginitis is an infection in the bacteria—find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
Unexplained Female Genital Pain
Many women who have chronic unexplained genital pain are not aware that there is a name for this devastating condition: vulvodynia.
Urinary Tract Infections for Women
Learn about the risk factors for urinary tract infections and how to prevent them.
Advice About Kidney Stones
Here’s what you need to know about kidney stones, including old advice now debunked.
Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Treatments
Learn what causes vaginal dryness and how at-home remedies are the first line of defense.
Hormonal Contraceptives and Weight
Learn the truth surrounding birth control pills and weight gain and other forms of hormonal contraceptives.
Recommendations for Improving Sex Drive in Women
Decreased sexual drive can be a problem for many women, but there are solutions.
Contraceptives and Sex Drive
Do contraceptives reduce your libido?
Testosterone Use for Women
The role of testosterone in female sexual function and libido is still unclear.
A ‘Viagra for Women’
Does flibanserin improve a woman’s sexual drive?
Overview of Menopause
Menopause is a normal time of transition brought on by lower levels of estrogen that continue into the postmenopausal phase. Find out more.
Symptoms of Menopause
Menopause affects each woman differently.Learn how to treat some symptoms like hot flashes that can occur and remain in the postmenopausal phase due to falling levels of estrogen.
Treating Hot Flashes for Women
Here is how to transition from self-care to medication and hormone therapy.
S-equol Supplements for Hot Flashes
The soy-derived supplement is promoted as an alternative to hormone therapy for menopausal symptoms, but does it live up to its claims?
Caution Regarding Compounded Hormones
Be cautious when considering compounded hormones like estrogen as part of hormone therapy to help with menopause symptoms and hot flashes.
Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
Learn about hormone therapy including estrogen for treating menopause symptoms and hot flashes, during menopause and into the postmenopausal period.
A Menopause Management Plan
Tips to keep you happy and healthy as you transition through menopause into postmenopausal life.
Breast Cancer Overview and Causes
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, and the risk factors are complicated.
Breast Cancer Screening
Learn about different recommendations for when to begin mammogram screening.
Breast Density and Noncancerous Breast Conditions
Learn about the relationship breast density has with breast cancer risk and other noncancerous breast conditions.
Breast Cancer Risk Reductions
Learn how to prevent breast cancer.
Guidelines for Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
If you’re at high risk of breast cancer, here are some risk-reduction options you may want to consider.
Screening and Prevention for Cervical Cancer
Learn about the many screening methods for detecting cervical cancer.
Cervical Cancer Risk Reductions
Here is what you can you do to prevent cervical cancer.
Ovarian Cancer Overview, Early Detection, and Screening
What is ovarian cancer, and how do you detect it?
Possible Prevention of Ovarian Cancer
If you are at high risk for ovarian cancer, you may want to take some steps towards cancer prevention.
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Warning: women should not be regularly tested for ovarian cancer.
Thyroid Disorders
Is your thyroid an under or over performer? Learn the basics of thyroid disorders.
Possible Links Between Blood Type and Health
What’s your blood type? Examine the possible links between blood type and health.
Heart Disease in Women
Coronary heart disease symptoms in women may be different than symptoms in men.
13 Essential Heart-Healthy Steps for Women
Here are 13 tips for women to better their heart health and reduce risk of heart disease and heart attack.
Achieving Cardiovascular Fitness
Cardiovascular fitness and exercise is the most important component to health and well-being.
Stroke Signs and Risk Factors for Women
Strokes are a deadly condition that affect more women than men. Learn how to identify a stroke and get quick treatment.
Lung Cancer in Women
Lung cancer is an epidemic among women, learn how to prevent it and when to begin cancer screening or undergo a CT scan.
Age-Related Muscle Loss
To help prevent, or treat, age-related muscle loss, do strength training regularly and eat plenty of protein.
The Keys to Bone Health for Women
Osteoporosis affects more women than men. Learn how to prevent bone loss and bone fracture while maintaining bone density as you get older.
Weight-Bearing Exercises for Women Build
Strong Bones
Here are some tips on weight-bearing and strength training activities to help build strong bones.
Strong Bones
Weight Training for Women Builds Stronger Bones
You can exercise to strengthen your bones and improve bone density without heavy weights or rigorous strength training.
Prunes: Consumption Helps to Build Strong Bones
Learn how the nutrients in prunes can help strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis.
Tea: Bone Health for Women
Here is how drinking tea can help bone health.
The Role of Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health
in Women
Learn how nutrients like calcium and vitamin D help bone growth and bone density in women.
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Assessing Osteoporosis and Osteopenia for Women
Learn the difference between osteoporosis and osteopenia (“pre-osteoporosis”).
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis for Women
Learn about the risk factors for osteoporosis.
Drug Treatment Recommendations for Osteopenia
and Osteoporosis for Women
Learn about if you should take medication for osteopenia, or “pre-osteoporosis.”
and Osteoporosis for Women