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Ureteral cancer
Find out how doctors use minimally invasive surgery to treat this rare cancer that forms in the tubes that connect your kidneys to your bladder.
Urinalysis
This common lab test checks urine for signs of disease and for clues about overall health.
Urinary incontinence
Learn about possible causes of the loss of bladder control and what treatments are available for this problem.
Uterine prolapse
Find out more about the symptoms and possible treatments, including surgical repair, for this pelvic floor disorder.
Vaginal atrophy
Read about this condition that causes vaginal and urinary symptoms, often after menopause. It's also called genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
Vaginal cancer
Learn about the symptoms of this rare type of cancer. Treatments for cancer of the vagina include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Vaginal dryness after menopause: How to treat it?
Low-dose estrogen therapy, vaginal moisturizers and vaginal lubricants are among treatments for this condition and the discomfort it causes.
Valley fever
Learn about symptoms and treatment for valley fever — an infection caused by fungi found in the soil of America's desert regions.
Vaping during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Vaping during pregnancy can expose your baby to nicotine.
Varicose veins
This common condition causes lines or cords to develop under the skin. Learn self-care steps to take and what treatments there are.
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