Women's Health Medical Reference

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.

Learn why weight gain is common with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), now known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) and how to reach a healthy 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 douching and the medical risks associated with it.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Print out this list from WebMD to keep track of tests, procedures, and vaccines women need after the age of 40.

Want to lower your chance of getting a urinary tract infection? Here are five lifestyle changes and two doctor-prescribed methods that can help.

WebMD's guide to breast problems, including breast pain and breast lumps.

While some medications are considered safe to take during pregnancy, the effects of other medications on your unborn baby are unknown. WebMD looks at your pregnancy and medications.

When will baby arrive? WebMD tells you how to calculate your due date and why it's important for your health provider to know.

Not sure if you should be worried about a troubling symptom during pregnancy? WebMD helps you determine if and when you should call your doctor.

A list of essentials -- like baby diapers, a car seat, and baby bottles -- and what else to buy for your baby and for the nursery.

Pregnant women are more vulnerable to getting urinary tract infections. Learn more from WebMD about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of UTIs in pregnancy.

Remember these tips for maintaining your hard-won weight loss.

A look at why we eat fat, and how to eat less.

WebMD explains painful ovulation -- or ''mittelschmerz'' -- which causes pelvic and abdominal pain in some women in mid-cycle. Find out more, including treatment for it.