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What Is ‘Menopause Massage’ And Why Are We Not All Doing This?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

What Is ‘Menopause Massage’ And Why Are We Not All Doing This?

A rubdown just might offer the relief so many women in this stage are seeking.
Egg Freezing Worsened My Urinary Incontinence&-and I’m Not Alone
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Egg Freezing Worsened My Urinary Incontinence—and I’m Not Alone

New or intensified symptoms may follow an egg retrieval.
The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You
Menopause

The FDA Will Strip the Misleading Safety Warning From Hormone Therapy. Here’s What This Means for You

The “black box” label is long outdated—and doing away with it opens up room for more nuanced conversations.
I Begged My Ob-Gyn for Hormone Therapy&-Even Though I Never Had a Hot Flash
Sexual & Reproductive Health

I Begged My Ob-Gyn for Hormone Therapy—Even Though I Never Had a Hot Flash

My friends described it as a “fountain of youth,” and I wanted in.
The FDA Just Approved a Brain Tumor Warning for This Form of Birth Control
Sexual & Reproductive Health

The FDA Just Approved a Brain Tumor Warning for This Form of Birth Control

The warning comes on the heels of a class-action lawsuit.
Is It Perimenopause or ADHD?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Is It Perimenopause or ADHD?

If you’re feeling scattered, forgetful, and foggy, then it might be time to investigate.
Can You Really ‘Scoop Out’ Your Period?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Can You Really ‘Scoop Out’ Your Period?

Ob-gyns explain the viral trend—and if it can actually stop or delay bleeding.
Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain&-8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know
Menopause

Itchy Ears, Anxiety, Joint Pain—8 Subtle Perimenopause Symptoms You Should Know

Prepare yourself for some unexpected effects.
An Easy At-Home Test to Replace Pap Smears Is Here&-and Will Soon Be Fully Covered by Most Insurance
Sexual & Reproductive Health

An Easy At-Home Test to Replace Pap Smears Is Here—and Will Soon Be Fully Covered by Most Insurance

Teal Health is FDA-approved for cervical cancer screening and now available nationwide.
No, Birth Control Won’t Make You Attracted to the ‘Wrong’ Person
Sexual & Reproductive Health

No, Birth Control Won’t Make You Attracted to the ‘Wrong’ Person

This claim isn’t just untrue and misogynistic—it also threatens to harm women.
Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke&-but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects
Menopause

Perimenopause Raises Your Risk of Stroke—but These Habits Can Help Undo Its Effects

Certain behaviors take on extra importance once you hit this phase of life.
The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think
Sexual & Reproductive Health

The Best Time to Start Hormone Therapy for Menopause May Be Earlier Than You Think

A new analysis highlights surprising health perks beyond symptom relief.
The Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of UTIs
Urinary Tract Infections

The Surprising Cause of Nearly 20% of UTIs

New research ties this common infection to what you eat.
Got Persistent BV? This New Treatment Approach May Help
Vaginal Health

Got Persistent BV? This New Treatment Approach May Help

It involves a little teamwork.
I Have ‘Silent’ Endometriosis&-and It’s More Common Than You’d Think
Endometriosis

I Have ‘Silent’ Endometriosis—and It’s More Common Than You’d Think

For many women, it’s the reason behind their “unexplained infertility.”
No, Birth Control Isn’t Abortion&-Plus 16 Other Contraception Myths to Drop
Sexual & Reproductive Health

No, Birth Control Isn’t Abortion—Plus 16 Other Contraception Myths to Drop

Confusion and controversy is rampant, but we’re setting the record straight.
A Celebrity Ob-Gyn on Why Doctors Still Dismiss Endometriosis
Sexual & Reproductive Health

A Celebrity Ob-Gyn on Why Doctors Still Dismiss Endometriosis

Model and actress Lori Harvey lived with symptoms for more than a decade.
One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs
Sexual & Reproductive Health

One Under-the-Radar Sign of Perimenopause? Lots of UTIs

The hormone changes of this phase can make you uniquely susceptible—but a preventive solution exists.
Why Do Thousands of Women Feel the Pain of Their C-sections?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Why Do Thousands of Women Feel the Pain of Their C-sections?

Factors like the type of anesthesia used, the circumstances of the procedure, and even medical bias can lead to an excruciating experience.
Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Do Vaginal Probiotics Do…Anything?

They promise a healthier, more “balanced” vagina, but the science hasn’t quite caught up to the hype.
If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?
Sexual & Reproductive Health

If Most People Get HPV at Some Point, Do You Need to Tell Partners You Have It?

Ob-gyns share how to keep you and your partners as safe as possible.
Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Yes, Perimenopause Might Be Shrinking Your Labia

These vulvovaginal changes can start any time during perimenopause or menopause.
Here’s What PCOS Acne Looks Like&-and How to Treat It
Sexual & Reproductive Health

Here’s What PCOS Acne Looks Like—and How to Treat It

You’re not imagining it: These pimples are a special kind of stubborn.
6 Common Behaviors Ob-Gyns Wish You’d Stop Doing
Sexual & Reproductive Health

6 Common Behaviors Ob-Gyns Wish You’d Stop Doing

These habits could leave you with vaginal pain or reproductive woes down the line.
New Guidelines Finally Recommend Pain Relief for Gyno Procedures&-Here’s How to Get It
Sexual & Reproductive Health

New Guidelines Finally Recommend Pain Relief for Gyno Procedures—Here’s How to Get It

Because we all deserve IUD insertions and cervical biopsies that are less...horrible.