Womens Conditions

WHI Study: For women with a prior hysterectomy, estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy is less risky than was thought for women in their 50s, but more risky for women in their 70s.

Contrary to what some people may think, women's voices don’t change at different points of time over their menstrual cycle.

A new analysis of data from a major women’s health study finds little evidence that ovary removal during hysterectomy increases heart disease risk.

A supplement containing vitamin E and essential fatty acids may help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a study shows.

Women who sought treatment to relieve the pain, heavy bleeding, or other symptoms caused by uterine fibroids report a better quality of life after their procedure, a new study shows.

The cancer drug Avastin helped stop the spread of ovarian cancer in patients with an advanced form of the disease, two major studies have found. But it is not clear if it helps patients to live longer than other cancer treatments.

The cancer drug Avastin helped stop the spread of ovarian cancer in patients with an advanced form of the disease, two major studies have found. But it is not clear if it helps patients to live longer than other cancer treatments.

Women who undergo regular mammograms should consider paying attention to when they are scheduled, as new research finds the timing of mammograms could affect the accuracy of results.

Breast shields should be used to spare the breast tissue from radiation in both men and women undergoing CT scans of the lung.

Breastfeeding while a mother is taking epilepsy drugs does not appear to harm a child's IQ, according to a new study that followed children born to women with epilepsy until age 3.

Two-thirds of hysterectomies involve abdominal surgery, but most could be done with minimally invasive procedures, a surgeon’s group says.

Director Patty Jenkins' new short film, which helped her heal from the loss of a dear friend, is part of Lifetime's innovative anthology.

Just because your mother had a medical condition, does that mean you will too? WebMD discusses the role of genetics in several health scenarios.

Certain nutrients are especially important for women at particular times of life. This article covers nutrition needs for women in their teens and during their childbearing and senior years.

WebMD discusses the top 6 serious sexual symptoms in women including vaginal problems, pain, itching, and more.

WebMD talks to experts about foods to eat or avoid to help control PMS.

Breasts: Some women worry that theirs are too big or too small or not as firm and youthful as they once were, but here’s one thing that every woman desires -- healthy breasts for a lifetime.

Pain, bleeding, and missed periods may be signs that something is wrong.

Feeling all revved up, even at bedtime? Or maybe your throttle’s on idle with symptoms of depression, fatigue, and weight gain. In both cases, the root cause may be your thyroid.

The veteran actress, who is in three movies and two TV series this year, talks about what she learned from surviving ovarian cancer.

The veteran actress, who is in three movies and two TV series this year, talks about what she learned from surviving ovarian cancer.

Director Patty Jenkins' new short film, which helped her heal from the loss of a dear friend, is part of Lifetime's innovative anthology.

Conditions causing chronic pelvic pain -- such as irritable bowel syndrome and overactive bladder -- often occur together, and now new research may have uncovered more information on why that is so.

Better research in the past 20 years has led to lower death rates from breast cancer, heart disease, and cervical cancer. But little progress has been made in other conditions that affect women, including autoimmune diseases such as lupus, lung cancer, and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report on the state of women’s health research, issued by the Institute of Medicine.