Endometriosis occurs when the normal lining of the uterus starts to grow outside the uterine wall, typically inside of the abdomen.
Doctors may decide to interfere with hormone production in order to stop cancer from spreading, slow it down or decrease the odds it will come back.
Amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation, can be a symptom of other conditions including hormonal, genetic, and structural disorders.
Women face unique risks, warning signs and symptoms of heart disease. Here's what women—and men who care about them—need to know about this condition.
Osteoporosis causes weakened bones and a higher-than-normal risk of fractures. It occurs as people age, but when caught early, it is treatable.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is an umbrella term used to describe a collection of symptoms caused by certain hormone imbalances.
Cancer that begins in the breast tissue is known as breast cancer.
Vaginitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the vagina.
Urinary incontinence can be embarrassing but doesn't need to ruin your life. Bladder control issues—although common—are highly treatable.
Breast cancer screening is crucial for women's health. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women and the second deadliest, after lung cancer.