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6 Surprising Side Effects You May Experience When on the Pill
Learn how to identify and respond to the lesser-known side effects of birth control pills.
ByMikel TheobaldJanuary 05, 2024
Starting Your Period Before Age 13 Could Raise Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The findings from a recent study also suggest that menstruating younger, especially at age 10 or less, may increase stroke risk.
ByBecky UphamDecember 06, 2023
Midlife Hair Loss: What Causes It and Expert Tips on How to Deal
Almost half of women have hair loss by age 50 — here’s what you need to know about what’s causing it and the type of treatment options available.
ByBecky UphamNovember 21, 2023
29 Best Gifts for Women in 2024 That Show How Much You Value Her
The search is over. Buy her what she really wants with Everyday Health’s 2024 holiday gift guide for women. Our picks are on trend and priced for all.
ByNicole LaMarcoNovember 16, 2023
4 Causes of Bladder Pain: Know the Signs
For women whose bladders hurt, an infection is often to blame — but it’s not the only cause. Read on to find out what causes bladder pain.
ByDon RaufNovember 15, 2023
8 Ways to Find Some Me Time When Overbooked Is Your Norm
A number of factors make it difficult for American women to get the downtime their bodies crave for emotional well-being and health. To start finding time for you, just stop, breathe, and try one or all of these tips.
ByMaura CorriganNovember 04, 2023
12 Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Birth Control for You
There’s no one birth control that’s best for everyone, and your individual needs can change over time. Here is a comprehensive guide to birth control options available for women today and how you can choose the right one for you.
ByColleen de BellefondsOctober 30, 2023
Birth Control in America: A Brief History of Contraception
Birth control has come a long way in the past century, from safer condoms to legal birth control pills to IUDs and emergency contraception.
ByMeryl Davids LandauOctober 18, 2023
How to Best Track and Calculate Your Menstrual Cycle
Learn how tracking your period helps you learn about your health. Using digital trackers can help you calculate your cycle to predict ovulation, your next period, and more.
ByMeryl Davids LandauSeptember 29, 2023
Testosterone and Low Libido in Women
Testosterone plays a major role in a woman's sex drive. But if that sex drive fizzles, replacing the hormone with a supplement isn't as simple as it sounds.
ByAshley WelchSeptember 22, 2023
Opill on Track to Become First Birth Control Pill Available Without a Prescription
Opill, a progestin-only contraceptive, would be the first birth control pill available without a prescription, and could help reduce unintended pregnancy.
ByLisa RapaportMay 11, 2023
Stories About Large Ovarian Cysts Are Getting Millions of Views on TikTok
Women are turning to TikTok to share their stories of difficulty getting a diagnosis for ovarian cysts, which can twist or rupture if left untreated.
ByLisa RapaportMarch 22, 2023
7 Popular Supplements That May Have Hidden Dangers
Healthy or risky? Find out about the limitations of these popular supplements before you pop that pill.
ByAmy KraftMarch 17, 2023
FDA Says Morning-After Pill Isn’t Abortion
The Plan B morning-after birth control pill does not stop pregnancy by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus, the FDA clarified.
ByLisa RapaportDecember 28, 2022
17 Self-Care Gifts Wellness Pros Love
This self-care gift guide has the solution for everyone on your shopping list with gifts that focus on physical and emotional health and wellbeing. From massagers to journals, we have the healthy gifts your family and friends will love.
ByJill WaldbieserNovember 18, 2022
What Is vagin*l Discharge? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Clear or white fluid that comes out of the vagin* is called vagin*l discharge or cervical mucus. It can be thick, pasty, or thin, and it may have no odor or a bad odor.
ByCathy CassataOctober 20, 2022
What Is vagin*l Itching? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention
vagin*l itching, sometimes called vaginitis, occurs when the vagin* becomes inflamed, often also causing discharge and pain.
ByCathy CassataOctober 20, 2022
Testosterone and Women’s Health
Testosterone, the primary sex hormone in men, is found in females. Produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands, small amounts of testosterone hormones help to regulate women’s moods, energy levels, and sex drive.
ByCathy GarrardOctober 20, 2022
Women’s Health Worsened in 2021 as Many Women Lack Access to Health Screenings and Preventive Care
New global report shows that despite heavy spending, the United States lags behind other wealthy countries.
ByBecky UphamSeptember 27, 2022
Estrogen: Types, Replacement Therapies, and Side Effects
Three main types of estrogen are estrone, estradiol, and estriol. A group of hormones produced by a woman’s ovaries, the adrenal glands, and fat tissues, estrogen is considered a sex hormone because it is produced by and affects the reproductive organs.
ByCathy CassataAugust 15, 2022
