There’s no doubt that women’s healthcare has been seriously understudied and underfunded for far too long. Many of us have heard terms like uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts, but few of us — unless ...

Both fibroids and cysts are common in females, especially before menopause. Fibroids are a type of noncancerous tumor that forms in the muscular wall of the uterus. In contrast, ovarian cysts are ...

In the United States, data shows more than 11,000,000 women are living with uterine fibroids. There's no specific cause for them, and medical professionals say much more research needs to be done. Dr.

Tomorrow, May 17, is the 65th birthday of a Nigerian woman who never experienced period pains, menopausal hot flashes and uterine fibroids. I received the idea for this column when I remembered her ...

Structural issues in women’s reproductive systems, like fibroids, uterine septa or blocked tubes—can hinder conception. With timely diagnosis and corrective techniques such as laparoscopy/hysteroscopy ...

Abnormal uterine (womb) bleeding is a common problem in women. Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur as either a change in your normal menstrual period or as bleeding in between your normal menses. You ...

In today's world, women often hesitate to make plans, or maybe they miss work frequently because of pain during their period. In addition to pain, some women double up on period products or they ...