Intercourse is likely to be uncomfortable at first if you've been without a partner for a long time. The vagina can atrophy from lack of activity. Also, if you are postmenopausal, vaginal tissues can become thin and dry due to...
Sexual satisfaction increases with age among sexually active older women, according to a new study, while those who don't have...
Different molecular mechanisms may regulate the aging of the human body and the aging of the reproductive system, new research with worms...
Women who have suffered a miscarriage are sometimes told by their doctors to wait six months before conceiving again to reduce the...
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, there was a 60% decrease in the use of episiotomy between 1997 and...
If you notice a rapid or significant increase in body hair (typically on the inner thighs, upper arms, middle of the chest,...
The term "hair loss" often conjures up images of older, balding men. But women make up at least 40% of...
New research shows that women with celiac disease face a higher risk for also suffering from depression and so-called "disordered eating,...
If you are heading toward menopause, you are due to discuss the Pill with your gynecologist, according to Richard P. Dickey, MD,...
Women are at significantly higher risk than men for osteoporosis, the disease that weakens bones and leads to fractures. Risk increases with...
Women smokers with certain gene variants are at increased risk for menopausal hot flashes compared with smokers without these genetic differences, a...
Moxibustion is a safe remedy for menstrual cramps, if used correctly. This traditional Chinese technique uses moxa-wool made from the dried leaves...