Women’s Health
Increasingly, medical researchers are finding that when it comes to the health and well-being of men and women, there is indeed a difference. That’s why it’s important to find trusted sources of information that report the latest health findings and directives geared specifically toward women.
Expand All Guide SectionsGender and Health Differences
It's important to differentiate between men’s and women’s health issues because women ... read more »
Women’s Wellness
In many cases, disease prevention starts with taking care of you. That includes having a healthy ... read more »
Women’s Reproductive Health
A woman’s reproductive health can have a profound influence on her well-being. These sites discuss different aspects of reproduction, such as the conditions that can affect the uterus, fertility, birth control, pregnancy and menopause.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Even if having children isn’t in your plans, it’s important to keep your reproductive system healthy. According to the Cleveland Clinic, regular screenings and treating diseases are important for good health.
Dulcinea's Picks
For birth control and emergency contraception …
Mayo Clinic
has a comprehensive guide to birth control that can help a woman select a birth control method that is comfortable and fits her lifestyle. The specific types are described in-depth, along with the pros and cons of each method.
TeensHealth
has a page for teens that describes the effectiveness of different birth control methods, and links to more in-depth descriptions of them. Of 100 couples who use birth control pills, for example, only five to eight will get pregnant in a year; 85 of 100 couples who use no contraception will become pregnant in a year.
Our Bodies Ourselves
explains the different types of emergency contraception available and has a question and answer section. Our Bodies Ourselves is a Boston-based nonprofit organization that publishes a women’s health book of the same name.
For pregnancy …
For fertility issues …
For abortion …
The American Academy of Family Physicians
has an overview of abortion that introduces medical and surgical abortion procedures and answers questions about their effectiveness and safety.
Medem
presents an excerpt from a pamphlet put out by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Read about the different types of medical and surgical abortion procedures, and some of the complications that can occur.
For women and STDs …
The National Women’s Health Information Center
hosts information on sexually transmitted diseases. It reviews signs and symptoms and describes how STDs affect a pregnant woman.
For teens and STDs …
TeensHealth
has a page that describes what sexually transmitted diseases and infections are; why they are dangerous; and how they are spread. Sexual activity at a young age and unprotected sex are two factors that increase a person’s chance of getting an STI or STD. Scroll down the page for links that describe specific conditions.
For menopause …
For breast cancer …
For ovarian cancer …
For cervical cancer …
The American Cancer Society
has an in-depth cervical cancer guide. Besides describing the disease, the guide also addresses causes, prevention, diagnosis and the variety of standard, complementary and alternative treatments available for it; use the links on the right to access these topics.
For uterine conditions …
The American Academy of Family Physicians
has an overview of what uterine bleeding can mean in women of different ages, the tests used to diagnose the problems and how they are treated.
Mayo Clinic
has a series of articles on different uterine conditions, including this one on adenomyosis. Other conditions addressed are cervicitis, double uterus and uterine polyps.
MedlinePlus
has an interactive tutorial on endometriosis that covers what it is and how it’s caused, diagnosed and treated. The tutorial is also available in a PDF.
Health Issues for Women
Osteoporosis is one of many conditions that are more likely to affect women than men. With other ... read more »
Women’s Mental Health
Men and women both suffer from emotional and psychological problems, though women are diagnosed ... read more »
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