There are a lot of symptoms associated with perimenopause. Irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, straight-up rage, decreased fertility, changes in sexual function — the...

So, you’ve been on birth control for a while, be it oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) or an intrauterine device (IUD). Everything is going well,...

Most women experience some array of unpleasant symptoms while menstruating. Many of us feel tired or constipated. Some report a loss of appetite or...

No matter when pregnancy loss occurs, and no matter which word is used to define the experience, it is a crushing time for the...

It’s no secret that we, as women, experience significant changes to our moods, energy levels, and sleep patterns due to hormone fluctuations throughout our...

Anyone who lives with PCOS knows that it can impact everything from your mood to your diet. If you’re trying to conceive, it’s natural...

It is completely normal for a woman’s libido, or sex drive, to fluctuate throughout her life. Everything from hormonal changes — think IVF, pregnancy,...

The joy of pregnancy is never without challenges, even if you are relatively healthy. There are nonstop doctor’s appointments, dietary restrictions, fatigue, swollen ankles,...

  It's been said before, and it should be emphasized again for good measure: Sex should not be painful in any way, shape, or...

If you’re in your 30s or 40s, you probably know that sexual desire is complex and can be affected by a variety of factors....

“Sleep before the baby comes” is often easier said than done — especially if you’re dealing with sciatica during pregnancy. Sciatica is a...

We’ve all seen it depicted in mainstream media: A woman vomits in the early morning hours and soon realizes she’s pregnant. We can’t say...

Let’s face it: Pregnancy can be equal parts beautiful and terrifying. Growing a life is one of the most world-changing experiences a person...

If you’ve experienced any form of pregnancy loss, the first thing to do is to give yourself grace. It’s crucial during this devastating...

If you have a vagina and you’ve had some form of sex, there’s a good chance you’ve had bacterial vaginosis at one point...

  If you’re old enough to get an annual gynecological exam, then you’re probably already familiar with Pap smears. The Pap test (this term...

  Using a new form of birth control can be nerve-wracking enough, without having the added worry of whether or not you need to...

As soon as you decide you’re trying for a baby, the first step (after stopping any birth control you’re using) is to take...

When you think “prenatal vitamin,” the first word that probably comes to mind is folate, aka folic acid. (At least, it does when...

  Have you ever wondered if your PMS symptoms are all in your head? If you’re simply “unmotivated” when you feel sluggish during your...