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What You Should Know About Breakthrough Bleeding With Birth Control

Breakthrough bleeding rarely signals a health problem. But there are ways we can try to fix it.

Expert View

How Do We Know the COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe and Effective? One Expert Explains.

A doctor and infectious diseases expert shares what she tells her patients about the vaccines.

Patient Story

Coping With Infertility and Miscarriages

Bryna talks about her experience with IVF and repeated miscarriages.

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How to Prepare for Breastfeeding in the Month Before Birth

If you're planning to breastfeed, some preparation can make the learning curve easier.

Patient Story

Choosing Surgery After BRCA Gene Test Results

Kimberly reflects on what it was like to have her breasts and ovaries removed – and how she made the decision.

Patient Story

Managing a Pregnancy With Gestational Diabetes

Cathy shares how gestational diabetes changed her outlook on pregnancy.

Expert View

Experiencing Vaginal Dryness? Here's What You Need to Know.

One ob-gyn shares how she helps her patients with vaginal dryness.

Patient Story

Choosing a Treatment for Uterine Fibroids

Carrie describes her experience with a nonsurgical option, uterine artery embolization.

Expert View

The Top 3 Questions Parents Ask About Their Daughters and Puberty

There are no wrong questions, and ob-gyns are here to help.

Expert View

5 of the Most Common Questions About Menopause

An ob-gyn shares what she hears from women beginning this transition – and what she tells them to expect.