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A breast cancer diagnosis is often fraught with fear and anxiety. And those fears can persist through treatment, becoming worries about cancer recurrence. But increases in screening and earlier…

Busy women caring for families while pursuing career goals are notorious for multitasking to keep all the balls in the air. And, that often means not taking time to care for themselves or prioritize…

It’s a question women over age 50 frequently ask their doctors: Why am I gaining weight when I haven’t changed my eating or exercise? We asked Endeavor Health OB/GYN Stacy Weiss, MD to “weigh in” on…

There is a common expectation for new moms after they have given birth — it is supposed to be a magical time full of bliss and baby coos. What is not talked about often are the baby blues and…

Going through pregnancy and having a baby makes women into superheroes. But even for a superhero, having a newborn is incredibly exhausting and demanding, both physically and mentally. New moms and…

A young woman’s first period gets a lot of attention. There are books upon books about how it works, what it feels like and how to manage it. Some people even throw their daughters a party to…

Most women have experienced a urinary tract infection, or UTI. While men can get UTIs, they mainly occur in females. And some women get UTIs more frequently than others. But once you’ve had an…

One out of 10 women of childbearing age have a condition that can cause pain before, during and after menstruation that’s so severe, sometimes over-the-counter pain-relieving medication doesn’t even…