A set of four abnormal ultrasound markers during early pregnancy can aid in the detection of chromosomal anomalies and the ...

If you have been told you might have PCOS or you are going through irregular periods and other symptoms, your doctor will often suggest a pelvic PCOS ultrasound. This scan helps to see exactly what is ...

Dear Doctors: At age 51, I was diagnosed with severe rheumatic mitral stenosis. After a second round of tests, treatment was changed from open-heart surgery to balloon valvuloplasty. What can I do to ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) isn’t always obvious, and that’s exactly why understanding how PCOS is diagnosed is so important. You might notice irregular cycles, stubborn acne, or sudden weight ...

Just because your cyst is too large to be removed by keyhole surgery does not mean the surgeon will have to remove the whole ovary. It is often possible to remove just the cyst, and leave the ...

Ovarian cancer refers to the out-of-control growth of cells in the ovaries, two glands that are essential for sexual reproduction and women’s health. Ovarian cancer affects an estimated 1 in 78 women ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Bettina Judd’s work is imbued with the echoes of history and the weight of injustice. Her new book, Patient., explores the history of gynecology, memory, and trauma. Following her own hospitalization ...