4 Astounding Facts About the First Black Woman Doctor in the US
That woman was Rebecca Lee Crumpler. Living from 1830 – 1895, Rebecca was a nurse, physician and lauded medical author.
4 Ways to Help Your Heart This Valentine’s Day
In honor of American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day, we’re bringing you four ways you can keep your heart healthy year-round.
How Can I Prevent Osteoporosis After Having Taken Depo-Provera?
Research indicates that women who use Depo-Provera may experience a loss of bone mineral density (BMD), which might put them at higher risk for osteoporosis.
Consumer Health Info: Addyi Health
Flibanserin (brand name: Addyi) is the first drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat lack of sexual desire (Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder) in premenopausal women.
Can I Get Pregnant if I Have PCOS?
PCOS can cause your eggs to develop incorrectly or to not get released during ovulation. If eggs don’t get released, you can’t get pregnant.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Frequently Asked Questions
UTI: an infection in the urinary system (your kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra). Most infections involve the lower urinary tract (the bladder and the urethra). Urinary tract infections are more common in women.
What is “Breast Implant Illness,” and What Are the Risks of Breast Implants?
"I have breast implants and over the last 2 and a half years have developed over 30 illness symptoms. I came across a group with thousands of women suffering in silence like me! I need more information on breast implant illness and the risks of breast implants."
How Safe Are Low-Dose Estrogen Vaginal Creams Like Estrace?
As the research currently stands, it appears that vaginal estrogens like Estrace is a safe and effective treatment for vaginal discomfort due to menopause, and has a much lower risk of the cancers and cardiovascular events typically associated with hormone therapy.
What is PrEP?
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, is when people take medicine to lower their risk of getting HIV. HIV works by hijacking healthy immune system cells and using them to produce more of the virus. PrEP prevents the virus from taking hold and starting that process.
What Is the Endometrial Stripe and How Is It Connected to Uterine Cancer?
When the endometrium shows up on an MRI or ultrasound, it looks like a dark stripe and is sometimes called the endometrial stripe.