What’s the difference between a yeast infection and bacterial vagin...
The two conditions have similar symptoms but require different treatments.
Category: Gynecology
What Cycle Tracking Can Tell You About Your Health
Your menstrual cycle can provide insights, even if you’re not trying to get pregnant.
People Up to Age 45 Can Now Be Vaccinated for HPV
The HPV vaccine is now recommended for adults to prevent multiple strains of the virus.
The Ovarian Condition That Causes Skipped Periods and Possible Infe...
PCOS affects 1 in 10 women and is characterized by inconsistent menstrual cycles and physical changes.
Regaining Quality of Life with a Pelvic Floor Disorder
These conditions are common, but also treatable—women don't have to accept the symptoms as part of life.
FYI on That UTI
Urinary tract infections are painful and inconvenient. Here’s how to prevent and treat them.
A Minimally Invasive Way to Get a Hysterectomy
Surgeons can remove part or all of the uterus through a tiny incision, which usually heals with no scar.
Early Signs of Ovarian Cancer, and How to Help Reduce Your Risk
You can’t screen for it, and signs and symptoms are often subtle
Ovarian Cysts: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
What women should know about this common, and usually harmless, condition.
Choosing a Birth Control Method That’s Right For You
Pill? Patch? IUD? Here’s what you need to know about the many options for contraception.
Nonsurgical Options for Urinary Incontinence
Urogynecologists at UNC Medical Center treat pelvic floor issues.
I Pee When I Sneeze—What Can I Do About It?
Women don’t have to live with the inconvenience; treatment is available.