Women's Health

Atrophic vaginitis affects 47% of postmenopausal women and is caused by low levels of estrogen. Symptoms may include vaginal dryness, itching, or burning. Treatments may include lubricants, lifestyle changes as well as estrogen therapy.

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition that causes vaginal discharge. It’s often described as having a fishy odor, and can cause pain and itching around the vagina. It’s usually treated with either vaginal or oral antibiotics.

A Bartholin's cyst is a fluid-filled mass that can develop near the opening of the vagina that may be painful or painless. They may cause discomfort with or without activity and do not necessarily require treatment.

A breast abscess is a collection of infected fluid, or pus, within the breast that is generally painful. Other symptoms of a breast abscess include fever, chills, fatigue, and body aches. Treatment for a breast abscess involves antibiotics or a procedure to drain the fluid.

A cervical polyp is a common benign tumor on the surface of the cervical canal. They cause irregular menstrual bleeding but often show little symptoms.

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg (called an embryo) attaches itself outside of the womb. It is a serious condition that can cause severe abdominal pain and heavy, life-threatening bleeding.

An endometrial polyp is a usually noncancerous growth attached to the inner wall of the uterus, common for women undergoing or who have completed menopause.

A fibroadenoma is a benign (non-cancerous) breast tumor from overgrown cells forming a mass. It is the most common kind of breast tumor in young women.

Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar affecting pregnant women with little to no symptoms. Treatments include monitoring blood sugar and maintaining a diet.

A heart attack in a woman is a life-threatening event caused by a disruption in the blood flow to the heart. Women tend to have "silent" attacks and show unusual symptoms.

You are in menopause when you haven’t had a period for 12 months. For some women, it can trigger a lot of physical and mental symptoms, from hot flashes to depression.

Many women have pain mid-cycle, when they are ovulating. It is also known as mittelschmerz. The pain may last a few minutes to a few hours. It varies from a sharp cramp to a dull ache.

Having a nutritious diet, a healthy body weight, exercising, and reducing stress are great ways to enhance your fertility.

Ovarian cancer is an abnormal growth of cells in the ovaries. Different types of ovarian cancer can present at different ages and with different symptoms.

Ovarian cysts are common, usually don’t cause any symptoms or problems, and go away on their own. Symptoms vary depending on the impact of the cyst on surrounding structures and include a large amount of bleeding, pain after sex, severe pelvic pain, and other symptoms.

Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal condition common in women of reproductive age, resulting in menstrual abnormalities and an excess of androgen testosterone.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection in the female reproductive system—the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. It’s usually caused by sexually transmitted diseases and needs to be treated to prevent complications.

Problems with your menstrual cycle include missed periods, irregular menstrual cycle, heavy bleeding, and premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a mood disorder that is affected by your menstrual cycle (your period). PMDD causes severe mood swings as well as physical symptoms. It is a more severe version of premenstrual syndrome—or PMS.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has many different symptoms, like bloating, cramping, and mood/behavioral changes. Figure out what’s causing your symptoms and how to find relief.

Primary ovarian insufficiency is a loss of normal function of the ovaries before age 40, also known as early menopause. Learn the symptoms, causes, and how to manage treatment.

A prolactinoma is abnormal growth of the cells that produce prolactin hormones in the pituitary gland. Symptoms in women include the absence of a menstrual period, infertility, and nipple discharge. Symptoms in men include decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, infertility, and breast enlargement.

A yeast infection is a common infection in the vagina that many women experience at least once. It causes itching, a change in normal vaginal discharge, or an unusual odor.