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Menopause hormone therapy: Does it cause vaginal bleeding?
Some forms of hormone therapy prescribed to ease hot flashes and other menopause symptoms may cause vaginal bleeding. Learn more.
Natural breast enhancement: Do supplements work?
Breast enhancement supplements haven't been proved effective, and they could cause side effects.
Headaches during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Here's help with preventing or easing this common type of pain while you're pregnant.
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
Despite claims of benefits, eating the placenta after giving birth can be harmful.
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.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Understand whether ending a pregnancy can affect your fertility or future pregnancies.
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Here's what to consider after a fall during pregnancy, including when to seek medical help.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
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.
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