Women

Giant cell arteritis (GCA) and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is inflammation of the arteries in the arms, upper body, neck, hips,…

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

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

Raynaud’s disease is a rare condition that narrows your blood vessels. It causes your fingers or toes to turn color…

What is dysmenorrhea? Dysmenorrhea is the medical term for pain that women have before or during menses (known as their period). It usually is not serious. Symptoms of dysmenorrhea Menstrual cramps can feel like a dull ache or a shooting pain. They most often…

Group B strep is a common kind of bacteria that can sicken newborns who are exposed to it during…

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

Sarcoidosis is a disease in which immune cells form small lumps, called granulomas, in your organs, often in the…