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  • Spotting Between Periods: Is It Ever Normal?

    Spotting between periods can wreak havoc on your underwear and sheets, but is the issue a concern beyond laundry? Let’s take a look at some culprits behind spotting, which might signal a larger issue.

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  • Menopause and Bone Health: What Every Woman Should Know

    While hot flashes have a way of really grabbing your attention, the side effects of menopause run much deeper — in fact, bone deep. Here’s a look at what every woman should know about bone health as they age.

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  • Beyond Irregular Periods: 5 Side Effects of PCOS

    One of the most obvious side effects of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is abnormal menstrual cycles, but it certainly doesn't end there. PCOS is a hormone imbalance that casts a wide net.

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  • 5 Ways Periods Can Be Abnormal

    Did you know that a third, or more, of women have periods that are considered irregular or abnormal. Here, we look at some of the more common ways in which you can have abnormal menstrual bleeding.

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  • Who Should be Tested for STIs and How Often?

    Despite decades of awareness efforts, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are still making their rounds in alarming numbers in the United States. As a result, regular testing is a very good idea.

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  • What We Want You to Know About Cervical Cancer

    While some cancers can strike out of the blue, cervical cancer is one that we can stay one step ahead of through screening. Since January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we take a closer look at this women’s health concern.

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  • Choosing the Right Birth Control for You

    With all the options available, it can be difficult to choose the right birth control method. Understanding the spectrum of contraceptive choices is the starting point, so here’s a summary to help you.

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