A pregnant woman in America receives more sustained medical attention than at almost any other point in her life. Her blood ...

There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Roughly 10% to 13% of women around the ...

Here are some of the key gynecologic cancer presentations to watch at ASCO 2026.

An estimated 1 in 8 women live with polycystic ovarian syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS. However, the name is a bit of a misnomer; it suggests that the condition affects only the ovaries. In ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to improve care and research.

Dr. Dana Redick, a women’s health expert at UVA Health, explains polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome and its new name.

A disease’s name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment – or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For ...

Learn about normal vaginal discharge, how it changes during the menstrual cycle, and signs that may indicate infection or when to consult a healthcare provider.

Host Scott Detrow curates NPR's reporting, analysis and updates on the 47th President, focusing on actions and policies that challenge precedent and upend political norms, raising questions about what ...

A pilot randomized controlled trial found that vaginal bromocriptine reduced menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, menstrual duration, and cycle irregularity in women with adenomyosis compared with routine ...

Chronic pelvic and vulvovaginal pain is surprisingly common among women of all ages. In fact, 1 in 3 women will experience a ...

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