Women

Arthritis is swelling of the joints. It’s painful and can limit your movement. There are many kinds of arthritis. Osteoarthritis…

The condition osteopenia begins as your bones get weaker. It’s common as you age. People who have osteopenia have a…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.

Ovarian cancer is cancer in one or both ovaries. Ovaries are small organs located on each side of a women’s…

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac in or on a person’s ovary. It is very common. Many times, these…

Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.

Patellofemoral pain is a knee condition. It’s most common in people who participate in high-impact activities that include jumping and…

Pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles in your pelvic floor weaken. It can cause constipation, painful urination and organ…

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of female reproductive organs. It can make it hard to get pregnant and cause…

Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause.

A peritonsillar abscess is a collection of pus near one of your tonsils. It can be caused by an infection…

Pica is a compulsive eating disorder in which people eat nonfood items. Dirt, clay, and flaking paint are the most…

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that occurs when imbalanced hormones cause cysts to form on a woman’s…

Postpartum preeclampsia is high blood pressure in a woman who has recently had a baby. It is a rare medical…