Women's Health

Childbearing Years See All Menstrual Health and Conditions See All Pelvic Conditions and Care See All Sexual Health & Infertility See All  Anatomy of the Breasts in Menstrual Health and Conditions A closer look at the structure of the breast....more  Anatomy of Female Pelvic Area in Menstrual Health and Conditions The female pelvic area contains a number of organs and structures: the endometrium, uterus, ovaries, cervix, vagina, and vulva. ...more  Endometriosis in Pelvic Conditions and Care The tissue that lines the uterus is called the endometrium. Normally, if a woman doesn’t get pregnant, this tissue is shed each month during her period. In endometriosis, tissue that looks and acts like endometrial tissue implants outside the uterus.This can cause pain, heavy periods, and infertility. ...more  Pelvic Pain in Pelvic Conditions and Care Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes....more  Contraception/Birth Control in Sexual Health & Infertility You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription. ...more  Vasectomy in Sexual Health & Infertility Vasectomy is surgery a man may choose if he doesn't want to father any more children. It is permanent male birth control. ...more  Infertility in Infertility Infertility is a problem of the reproductive system. It impairs the body's ability to reproduce. Anyone can have infertility problems. Read on to learn more. ...more  Infertility Risk Factors for Women and Men in Infertility Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STDs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking....more