Women’s Health

FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes

It’s the first non-hormonal medication approved to treat hot flashes, which affect more than 80% of menopausal women.

What if we saw sex as self-care?

While a bubble bath and glass of rosé in the tub or a trip the nail salon can be great, none of those things stand to benefit your overall health and wellbeing like getting off with or without a partner.

Infertility is on the rise—and I’m not surprised

Whenever fertility struggles come up, inevitably, over half of the room raises their hand to say: “I went through this.” Despite that fact, I felt alone.

New data reveals the troubling reason tampons have gotten so much more expensive

“The price of a regular box of Tampax has gone up from $9 to $11.”

Do you really need cervical checks in late pregnancy?

In some cases, those uncomfortable cervical checks may be optional. An OB-GYN shares what you need to know.

Florida bill would ban girls from talking about their periods in school

Many girls get their first periods before sixth grade.

The maternal mortality rate dramatically increased during the pandemic, CDC report shows

The newest numbers on maternal mortality highlight a crisis that just continues to worsen.

Looking for pregnancy-safe sleep aids? A naturopathic doctor shares her picks

Found: The safe, effective, and natural sleep support you desperately need in pregnancy and beyond.

How to cope with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), from a mama who’s going through it

Comparing morning sickness to HG is like comparing a little bit of rain to a hurricane. 

FDA to pull preterm birth drug Makena from the market

Makena was the only drug approved to help prevent preterm birth. Advocacy groups say pulling the drug could further maternal health inequities.

Bindi Irwin shares hospital photo and 10-year battle with endometriosis on Instagram

"For 10yrs I’ve struggled with insurmountable fatigue, pain & nausea."

Does curb walking induce labor? Here’s what experts want you to know

An OB-GYN and a midwife offer details on curb walking—including when to start and how to do it safely.

11 reasons why your period might be late—that aren’t related to pregnancy

How to decode a late period (and when to call your doctor)

What does a miscarriage feel like? What to know and when to seek help

Fears around pregnancy loss are real, but support is available.

5 questions to ask at your first fertility appointment

From “what are my options?” to “what does this cost?”, prep makes it all more digestible.

Women are turning to TikTok to learn how to balance hormones—here’s what to try instead

We're busting TikTok myths on balancing hormones—and sharing expert advice on getting the help you might actually need.

Can you be pregnant and not know? Cryptic pregnancy is rare—but possible

The signs might be there, but you might be too stressed to notice. Here’s what else you need to know about cryptic pregnancy.

A missed miscarriage can happen for a variety of reasons—here’s what it is, the symptoms and the causes

A fertility expert shares advice on how to cope with early pregnancy loss.

Can you get pregnant with endometriosis? A fertility expert explains

Getting pregnant with endometriosis may be challenging, but it’s not impossible.

Self-advocacy is crucial when it comes to combatting the Black maternal health crisis

"Overdue: A Pregnancy Guide for Us", the resource we created for Black moms-to-be with the support of Gerber, addresses just that.