Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes.
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Pelvic pain is a challenging condition that can be due to many possible causes.
Menopause is when a person permanently stops having menstrual periods. Learn more about menopause, including symptoms and treatments.
Age, chronic diseases, and endometriosis are common factors for women. For men, they are STIs, toxic substances at work, and cigarette smoking.
Urinary incontinence is the loss of urine control. It may be a short-term problem caused by another health issue or a long-term problem that you’ll have to manage. Learn more about this condition, including what causes it, who is at risk, what the symptoms are, and how it’s diagnosed and treated.
Fibrocystic breast changes are symptoms you may feel in your breasts right before your period. Learn what these common symptoms feel like, what causes them–and how to care for your breasts with breast self-awareness.
Depression is a whole-body illness. It involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It is not a sign of weakness or a condition that can be willed or wished away. When you have depression, you can’t “pull yourself together” and get better. Treatment is often needed and can be crucial to recovery.
