Women’s Health

If you are currently expecting or hoping to be in the future, congratulations! This is undoubtedly an exciting time in your life. But what if you have diabetes? Can you deliver a healthy baby? Should you even try to conceive? Women who have diabetes can and do bring healthy babies into the world every day […]

Learning that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI, sexually transmitted infection) is scary. Depending on the type of disease, you may deal with pain, unsightly discharge, and a list of other unpleasant symptoms. You’ll also deal with the embarrassment that comes with having to tell a partner or a person you just […]

Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. You have to step on a scale and hear how much you weigh. You have to fully undress in a cold room with fluorescent lights. You have to sit there, naked, save for a thin paper robe, then lay down and spread your knees apart so […]

When it comes to “freaking out worthy” events, being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease comes pretty close to the top. What will happen to your nether regions (or your throat)? Do they have a cure? How are you going to share this information with future sex partners? You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Understanding […]

Vaginal Odor: Causes, Home Remedies, When to see a Doctor You may be asking yourself, “is it normal to have vaginal odor?” If you’re experiencing unfamiliar scents from your vagina, you’re not alone. In fact, this is an ordinary situation for most women. Vaginas emit natural odors, but what exactly is the difference between a […]

Every woman who has had a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows they are no fun. They cause painful urination, pelvic pain, and frequent trips to the bathroom – even if there’s nothing left to urinate. They can also be dangerous. If the bacteria from a UTI travel from the urinary tract to the kidneys, the […]

Giving birth is one of the most life-changing events in a woman’s life. You created a person. You’ve forgotten what sleep feels like. You don’t know what time it is, how often your breasts are leaking milk, or when you’ll have sex again. But one of that matters because now you have this beautiful baby […]

Getting back into the bedroom may be the last thing on your mind after having a cesarean section — but many women (and their respective partners) have questions about intimacy post-birth. Whether you’re curious about how long you should wait to have sex after having a C-section, or wondering what to expect, here’s what you […]

Women serve an important role in the medical community today. However, they took a long and courageous path to get there. Many women paved the way for medical advancements throughout history, but these three women were pioneers on the road to understanding and implementing female health practices. Metrodora Metrodora was a Greek physician from the third […]

Sex after pregnancy may be the last thing on your mind — but whenever you’re ready, here are a few things we and the Mayo Clinic think you should know about your body and health. When Can I Have Sex After Giving Birth Whether you have a vaginal birth or C-section, you and your body […]