Sex and aging
Learning Center
Bleeding after hysterectomy: What can I expect?
Light vaginal bleeding after hysterectomy is common; it may occur for several days or several weeks.
Birth control: Can preejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
This possible cause of pregnancy makes withdrawal a method of birth control you cannot rely on.
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Extreme moodiness, intense sadness or marked irritability in the days before your period — along with your usual PMS symptoms — could be PMDD.
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Repeat C-sections are common — but each C-section is generally more complicated than the last.
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Trying to get pregnant? Learn about symptoms of ovulation
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Try these tips to prevent and treat swelling of the ankles during pregnancy.
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Doctors recommend regular cervical cancer screening whether you've had sex or not.
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
If you took birth control pills before you knew you were pregnant, the risks of birth defects are low.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.