Women's Health Medical Reference

Belly cramps are common for women, but it's not always due to their period. Causes range from constipation to cancer. Learn how to tell when it's simple or serious.

Uterine didelphys is when you have two uteruses instead of one. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Find out what you need to know about swimming during your period safely, effectively, and cleanly.

Intraductal papillomas are benign breast tumors. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for this condition today.

Menstrual cups are eco-friendly alternatives to tampons and pads. But are they right for you?

WebMD explains the symptoms of hypothyroidism (low thyroid level), including fatigue and weight gain.

Learn the treatment options for hypothyroidism, such as synthetic thyroid medication.

If you're a woman and you have a lot of hair growing in places where it normally does just for men, like your upper lip, chin, chest, stomach, or back, that’s a condition called hirsutism.

WebMD explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypoparathyroidism.

Check out this self-help checklist for steps to balancing your life.

WebMD describes the sexual dysfunction known as vaginismus, including symptoms, causes, and treatment.

WebMD explains common causes of dysuria, or painful urination.

WebMD explains cervicitis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

WebMD looks at the symptoms, causes, and treatment of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).

Learn what menometrorrhagia is, what causes it, and what you can do to treat it.

Some companies sell probiotic supplements to promote vaginal health. But just how safe and effective are they? Learn more about vaginal probiotics.

WebMD explains what a vaginoplasty and a labiaplasty are, what to expect, and more.

An enlarged uterus can be a symptom of a variety of medical issues. WebMD explains possible causes and treatment options.

The experts at WebMD tell you how to combat the miseries caused by dry indoor air during the winter.

WebMD explains symptoms, causes, and treatments of vaginal cysts.

WebMD explains adenomyosis, a benign uterine condition.

WebMD discusses Hashimoto's thyroiditis and its symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Discover the types of breast calcifications and their health implications. Learn about diagnostic procedures, treatment options and when further testing is needed

Your summer picnic or barbecue wouldn’t be the same without firing up the grill. Here's how to do it safely.

WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of lipedema, a genetic disorder in which fat concentrates in the buttocks and legs, typically in women.

WebMD explains the reasons your doctor may advise a D&C (dilation and curettage) and what to expect before, during, and after the procedure.

WebMD explains various surgeries used to remove the uterus.

Does your house have dangerous lead-based paint on the walls? WebMD tells you how to find out -- and how to fix it.

WebMD explains acute and chronic ovarian pain and what it may indicate.

WebMD explains why weight gain is a common side effect of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how women with this condition can lose weight.

WebMD explains the causes and relief of vaginal itching, burning, and irritation.

WebMD explains vaginal dryness, which has a variety of causes, and how it is treated.

WebMD explains vaginal discharge -- when it's normal and when it's not.

WebMD explains vaginal douching and the medical risks associated with it.

WebMD explains normal estrogen and testosterone levels in women -- and how they affect health and mood -- before and after menopause.

WebMD explains breast and nipple discharge and what it might indicate. Know what to look for and learn about the possible reasons for discharge.

Can natural sleep remedies offer you a drug-free night’s sleep? WebMD examines some common natural sleep aids, including their risks and side effects.

WebMD explains the symptoms of chronic pelvic pain, including the various conditions that may cause it.

Estrogen is linked to mood disruptions that occur only in women -- PMS, PMDD, postpartum depression, and depression linked to menopause. WebMD examines how the hormone may affect emotions.

Learn about vaginal pH balance, what determines it, and how it can affect your health.

If you have painful periods with excessive bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, or another pelvic health problem, you should know that there are new alternatives to hysterectomy that you can consider. Learn more from WebMD.

With minimally invasive procedures, hysterectomy recovery is much quicker today. Find out from WebMD what to expect.

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition that affects a woman's outer genitals, including the vulva. WebMD explains how vulvodynia is diagnosed and treated.

WebMD explains urinary tract infections (UTIs), including causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention.

Dealing with stress in midlife is tough. WebMD offers tips for women over age 50 for keeping anxiety at bay.

Read these exercise tips for women over age 50.

Although hypothyroidism and depression are different diseases, they are connected in many people’s lives. Find out how.

WebMD tells you what to expect at your first prenatal doctor's appointment.

Learn more from WebMD about the symptoms and treatment of foreign objects placed in the vagina.

Mastitis is an infection of the tissue of the breast that mostly happens during the time of breastfeeding. Learn more in our comprehensive guide.