Women

Women's health concerns, including menopause, diabetes, staying healthy during pregnancy, heart attack, stroke, prevention, wellness & more.

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  • A picture of lips showing a cold sore caused by herpes

    Herpes

    Herpes is a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. There is no cure, but medicines can treat…

  • Hiding in Plain Sight: Diagnosing Hypothyroidism

    Dr. Tania Mathew

    A new patient thought her symptoms were just part of getting older. By taking time to ask the right questions,…

  • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy

    Some women will experience high blood pressure during their pregnancy. Treatment varies depending on the type you have and how…

  • female with hairy arm

    Hirsutism

    Hirsutism causes women to have excess hair on their face or body. It can have different causes, including genetics and…

  • A woman experiencing strong contractions that are 5 to 10 minutes apart

    How Do I Know I’m in Labor?

    Going into labor can look different for every woman. But there are some common signs.

  • Bottle of HPV vaccine sitting next to syringe

    Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

    HPV is a common sexually transmitted virus.

  • female doctor checking for Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism

    Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, means your thyroid gland makes too much hormone. This can cause weight loss, tremors, and…

  • doctor examining female patient for hypothyroidism while working in his office

    Hypothyroidism

    Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. Your thyroid controls your metabolism, heart rate, muscles, bones, and other organs.

  • illustration of a blood vessel carrying blood cells

    Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)

    Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a bleeding disorder. When you have ITP, your immune system destroys the platelets in your…

  • Couple meeting with doctor

    Infertility

    Infertility means a couple isn’t able to become pregnant after 1 year of having regular, unprotected sex. Infertility can affect…

  • Intermittent Fasting

    Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…

  • Woman with hands crossed over her pelvis as if she is in pain or needs to use the restroom. Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder. This inflammation can scar the bladder or make it stiff.

    Interstitial Cystitis

    Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder.

  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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

  • woman with a keloid or raised scar on her shoulder

    Keloids (Raised Scars)

    Keloids are a type of raised scar. They occur where the skin has healed after an injury and can grow…

  • a woman with keratosis pilaris scratches the back of her arm

    Keratosis Pilaris

    Keratosis pilaris is a harmless skin condition that causes small bumps to appear on the skin. They can appear anywhere…

  • Labor Induction

    A walk through the labor induction process – what it is, why doctors may need to do it and what…

  • woman with hands holding her crotch

    Lichen Sclerosus

    Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…

  • a mother breastfeeds her baby

    Mastitis

    Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast usually caused by an infection.

  • close-up of a person’s cheek with small patches of melasma

    Melasma

    Melasma is a common skin condition that causes brown patches to appear on the skin, usually on the face.

  • Menopause

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