Category: Women’s Health

Uterine fibroids can cause heavy bleeding and pregnancy complications. Treatment depends on a woman’s health, childbearing plans, and personal preferences.

Mindfulness meditation, exercise, and social support have been shown to reduce stress and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Women failed to complete almost half of sessions in any of three different cardiovascular rehabilitation programs.

Compounded hormones lack evidence of safety and effectiveness. “Natural” FDA-approved products are available for relieving menopausal symptoms.

Waiting several days before taking antibiotics for a respiratory infection reduced antibiotic use without significantly affecting recovery.

Ultrasound alone isn’t recommended for breast cancer screening, but it may be added to mammography for some women with dense breasts.

The current advice is to get the equivalent of 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity a week and avoid prolonged sitting.

A Mediterranean diet, good hygiene, and wise use of antibiotics promote microbial diversity in the body. Probiotics may help restore beneficial bacteria.

Prescription drug use by U.S. adults increased from 51% to 59% from 2000 to 2012 and was higher in women than in men.

Acupuncture may be an alternative to conventional treatments for chronic pain.