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Find information on women's health, such as birth control, reproductive and sexual health, menopause and osteoporosis.

Anorexia nervosa
Breast cancer
Endometriosis
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Ovarian cysts
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Urinary tract infection
Uterine fibroids
Vaginal dryness
Vaginitis

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Healthy woman basics

Know what tests are available to screen for life-threatening diseases.

Screening and prevention

Women's health concerns

Explore areas of women's health — women's sexual health, such as birth control and reproductive health, as well as osteoporosis and menopause.

Birth control
Breast conditions
Menstruation and gynecology
Menopause
Heart
Mental health
Osteoporosis
Sexual health

Safe sex blog

Latest blog posts on safe sex.

Herpes treatment options
Herpes symptoms, diagnosis and how it spreads
Herpes prompts many questions
Adolescent girls most at risk of getting an STD
Condoms critical for protection from STDs

Genetics blog

Latest blog posts on genetics.

How to discuss your family medical history
Family medical history important tool
Genetic discrimination: Something to be frightened of?
Genetic counseling, testing available

Hormone therapy and your heart Women used to take hormone therapy to prevent heart disease; now this therapy is known to increase heart problems. Learn how to minimize your risks.

Can testosterone therapy increase a woman's sex drive?

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Mayo Clinic breast-health specialist Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., and colleagues answer select questions from readers. see more Q&A ...

CHECK YOUR SYMPTOMS

Check your medical symptoms

Depression self-assessment
Birth control guide
Slide show: Exercises for osteoporosis