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Severe period cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, affect millions of women worldwide. While some discomfort during menstruation is expected, intense pain that disrupts your daily life isn't normal. Learn what causes severe period cramps and ways to find relief.

While many people are familiar with the kind of strep (short for streptococcus) that causes throat infections, pregnant women should know about there’s one other type. It’s called group B streptococcus (GBS) and, if left untreated, it can cause serious complications for newborns.

Once you have your first mammogram, or if you’ve already had one, knowing whether you have dense breast tissue is important for understanding your breast cancer risk. The denser your breast tissue is, the trickier it can be for doctors to spot small problem areas in your breasts.

Hot flashes feel like you’re living in a sauna. These sudden heat waves happen for a variety of reasons. Learn why your body turns up the heat, triggers to avoid, ways to get relief naturally and when to see a doctor.

Knowing the warning signs is another way to help prevent cervical. Here are seven ways to identify cervical cancer in its early stages.

While getting off birth control sounds simple, it also comes with many questions and potential side effects to be aware of. Learn what you need to know before getting off birth control.

Learn more about the differences in lubricants and lube alternatives and when and what to use based on your life stage and sexual needs.

When 38-year-old Sara Kingland noticed a painless, rigid area that felt like a "hard spider web" in her left breast, she knew it was time to see her doctor. 

As a young cancer patient, Lundin is passionate about sharing her story. She wants others to know breast cancer can happen to women younger than the age of 40 and hopes women will work with their doctors to thoroughly address any symptoms or concerns related to their breast health.

A cancer diagnosis can be a scary, stressful and confusing time in a woman’s life. There are so many different words and terms when it comes to describing and characterizing cancer. It’s easy to get lost. Our provider explains what it all means.