Bleeding after Plan B: When it's normal and when it's an early pregnancy sign
Bleeding after plan B can look similar to implantation bleeding, which is an early pregnancy sign and an indication that the pill hasn't worked.
How long do you bleed after a medical abortion or surgical procedure, and what is considered excessive or prolonged bleeding
Bleeding after an abortion is normal, but the average number of days or weeks depends on the type -- medical or surgical -- and pregnancy stage.
11 reasons why your period may be early, including stress and birth control
The causes of an early period range from stress, to weight changes and conditions like PCOS or endometriosis.
How to have a safe at-home abortion: What to expect, aftercare, and effectiveness
Medical abortions, or "at-home abortions," can safely terminate a pregnancy with two medications, which are FDA approved.
I tried Rael and Cora heat patches to relieve period cramps — here's how the two popular brands compare
Heat can help soothe menstrual cramps and other discomfort — and temporary stick-on patches from Rael and Cora make it easy to take warmth on the go.
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Crave carbs and sugar during your period? Try a food swap to indulge your cravings without making PMS worse
You can thank your hormones and your taste buds for your period cravings — but if salty or sweet foods worsen PMS, these swaps may also hit the spot.
Getting the HPV vaccine and regular testing can help protect you from high-risk HPV strains that cause cancer
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is very common, but many women don't know it can cause cervical cancer. Here's how to get screened and lower your risk.
6 women share how their morning sickness felt and what they did to manage nausea and vomiting
Morning sickness can feel very different from person to person. Here, six women share their experience with pregnancy nausea and how they managed it.
I had my first child at a birth center instead of a hospital — here's why I'd make the same choice again
A birth center isn't the right choice for everyone. But they can offer a cozy, private setting to give birth if you have a low-risk pregnancy.
Your body will often clear an HPV infection on its own — if not, treatment may involve removing warts or abnormal cells
Your body may clear an HPV infection before you know you have it. But if tests find abnormal cells or you have genital warts, treatment can help.
6 teas that can ease period cramps and other uncomfortable menstrual pain
Drinking certain types of tea, like ginger, chamomile, green, and fennel, may ease painful period cramps — or even help prevent them.
Eating for two? Dietitians share 16 nourishing snacks and tips on foods to avoid during pregnancy
Pregnancy can make you feel hungry like never before, but these satisfying snacks can boost your energy and support your baby's development.
I tried a home fertility test to ease my worries about getting pregnant in my 30s — here's what I learned
Modern Fertility's simple home test offers information about key fertility factors with clear, easy-to-understand results for just $179.
A vaginal discharge color guide: What's normal and what's not
Here's what it means if your discharge is clear, white, grey, pink, green, and more.
Subtle signs of workplace pregnancy discrimination and how the law protects you, according to attorneys
Under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, employers can't treat you unfairly due to pregnancy. Here's what to do if your work environment turns hostile.
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The US is the second-most expensive country to give birth in — here's what you'll pay and tips to save
Your insurance, location, birth plan, and labor complications can all affect the cost of childbirth — but a few key steps may lower your bill.
An OB-GYN whose been treating endometriosis for years shuts down the most common myths about this debilitating condition
Dr. Sara Twogood says that endometriosis is an often misunderstood condition, which can lead to misdiagnosis and mistreatment.
A chart showing the days you are the least likely to get pregnant — including right before your period
If you have unprotected sex the day before your period, you likely don't even need to take emergency contraception.
Semen retention is the biggest health scam on TikTok according to a men's health expert
Semen retention involves either abstaining from sexual activity altogether or using strategies to stop ejaculation right before it occurs.
Vaginal prolapse happens when your pelvic organs slip down, sometimes protruding out of the vagina
Over one-third of US women may have vaginal prolapse in their lifetime — here's what to expect and how to treat it.