Women's Health Articles

Accidents happen from a broken condom, to forgetting the pill and having sex anyway, or simply getting carried away. Thankfully for those who want to avoid being pregnant, the morning...

Are you suffering from painful periods, also known as dysmenorrhoea? The birth control pill may help you, according to a newly published study, which collected information about painful periods and...

There are only few things that a woman can do to prevent the growth of ovarian cyst. Many specialists claim that the risk of development of ovarian cysts significantly reduces...

Adrenal glands are the parts of the endocrine system in the humans. They are ductless triangular glands placed above the kidneys. They are very small but can produce more than...

The pharmaceutical company Pfizer has recalled around one million packets of birth control pills due to concerns over the dosage of ingredients. It has warned customers that they could be...

A vaginal douche is flushing and cleansing the vagina with water, or (usually) specially manufactured hygiene products that purport to keep the vagina nice and clean. Lots of women use...

A bicornuate uterus is a congenital uterine abnormality. Frequently referred to as a "heart-shaped uterus", this abnormality makes the uterus look a b it like a heart, with two separate...

Having endometriosis can change a woman's life in unexpected ways, and its symptoms can have quite a large impact. Besides painful periods, bowel problems, painful intercourse, and fatigue, many women...

The "morning after pill" is a contraceptive that is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. This pill goes a little beyond "the morning after" emergency contraception can be used...

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can form in a woman's uterus. According to estimates, 70 to 80 percent of all American women develop fibroids at some point before they...