Articles for Tag: "endometriosis"

Is motherhood good for your health? 
Is motherhood good for your health?
Becoming a mom may have some health perks.
Pain during sex? Know when it’s time to see your doctor. 
Pain during sex? Know when it’s time to see your doctor.
Nearly 75% of women feel this during sex but shouldn’t.
Are annual pelvic exams really necessary? 
Are annual pelvic exams really necessary?
A government task force says they lack evidence for a recommendation either way, but a physician defends the practice.
What young women should know about endometriosis  Featured
What young women should know about endometriosis
Have severe cramps during your menstrual cycle? They may be caused by an underlying condition.
Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies? 
Are women undergoing unnecessary hysterectomies?
A new study finds that 20 percent of women might not have needed the operation.
The truth about endometriosis, fertility  Featured
The truth about endometriosis, fertility
Although the condition can impact a woman’s ability to have a baby, experts say it’s not necessarily a deal breaker.
Can pregnancy after 30 have health benefits?  Featured
Can pregnancy after 30 have health benefits?
Women choosing to have children later in life may face a number of health risks. But new research finds that older moms-to-be have a lower risk for uterine cancer.