Reproductive Health Issues

Men and women's reproductive systems can be affected by a number of conditions. Take control of your health by understanding the important issues that may have you concerned.
Older woman walking on the beach
Defining Premenopause, Perimenopause, and Menopause
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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What Women Should Know About Having Low Estrogen
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Pituitary gland
Sheehan's Syndrome: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Pregnant Woman Holding Stomach on Sofa
Receiving TNF Inhibitors for IBD During Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Vasovasostomy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Understanding Transgender Fertility Options
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD
newborn baby
Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
Midwife taking blood sample from arm of pregnant woman
Quad Screen: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Biophysical profile in pregnancy
Biophysical Profile: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Senior female doctor meets with female patient
How Does Title X Affect Reproductive Health?
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
Colposcope
Colposcopy: Uses, Side Effects, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Ovarian Cysts: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Healthcare medical concept, Doctor psychiatrist consulting gynecological female illness, use pointing tablet monitor for Explain to patient. Physician wearing Stethoscope on neck for treating hospital
LEEP Procedure: Purpose, Procedure, and Recovery
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Doctor examining his female patient's pelvis
Common Female Pelvic Conditions and Symptoms
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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6 Common Gynecology Surgeries and Procedures
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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Tubal Ligation Reversal
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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How Long Does a Vasectomy Operation Take?
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
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Hormone Blood Test for Women
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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How Male Fertility Declines With Age
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
At doctors appointment physician shows to patient shape of uterus with focus on hand with organ. Scene explaining patient causes and localization of diseases of uterus, pregnancy, reproductive system
Uterus: Anatomy, Function, and Conditions
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Young woman patient with gynecologist in the office
Pelvic Examination: Uses, Procedure, Results
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Male patient talking to doctor
Sex After a Vasectomy: Healing and Effectiveness
Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD
Woman With Stomachache Lying On Bed At Home
Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Uterus
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Nurse explaining good news to female patient
Why Women Feel Fear Around Their Gynecologist Visits
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
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Cloacal Exstrophy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Can Your Laptop Cause Male Infertility?
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
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Androgen Insensitivity: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Joel Forman, MD
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cervical Polyps
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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What Women Should Know About Their Ovaries
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Four Surgeons Operating on a Patient
Overview of Vasectomy and Possible Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Gynecologist performing procedure on woman in stirrups on exam table
Cervical Cryosurgery: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Tips for Staying Healthy for Brides
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
a gynecologist treating a patient
Cervical Ectropion: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
Woman speaking with her gynecologist
Overview and Causes of Galactorrhea
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
A woman with her doctor looking at test results
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment of a Bartholin's Cyst
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Testosterone Enanthate: Uses, Dosage, and Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Functions of the Cervix in Reproductive Health
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
woman at doctor discussing uterine fibroids
Uterine Fibroids in Black Women
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH
woman in doctors office for uterine cancer
Uterine Cancer: Overview and More
By Heather Jones
Oxytocin Increases With Parental Bonding
Oxytocin: Multiple Roles in the Body
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
X-ray of pneumothorax in female
Catamenial Pneumothorax: Overview and More
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
Doctor examining woman with abdominal ultrasound
Benign Uterine Fibroid Tumors Types and Treatments
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
A woman suffering from abdominal pain or cramps.
Endometrial Cancer: Signs, Symptoms, and Complications
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Woman suffering from abdominal pain.
Uterine Fibroid Tumors: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Those cramps again
Common Conditions That Can Affect the Uterus
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Having advise with a gynecologist
How Do You Prepare for a Hysteroscopy?
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Symptoms of Uterine Polyps
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Mature female patient in exam room with doctor
What Are Uterine Fibroids and What Causes Them To Grow?
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Symptoms of Uterine Fibroids
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Side Effects and Benefits of Lupron Depot
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Genetics of Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Depo Provera Treats Endometriosis
Symptoms of Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: Causes and Risk Factors
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How Endometriosis Is Diagnosed
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Endometriosis
How Endometriosis Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Endometriosis: Coping, Support, and Living Well
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Stages of Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
endometriosis
Endometrioma: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Woman with bladder pain laying in bed with a hot water bottle
Bladder Problems in Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD