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.
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Defining Premenopause, Perimenopause, and Menopause
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Important Facts About Low Estrogen
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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What to Know About Sheehan's Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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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 Pregnancy
Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD
newborn baby
Persistent Cloaca: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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What Is a Quad Screen?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Biophysical profile in pregnancy
What to Expect During a Biophysical Profile
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How Does Title X Affect Reproductive Health?
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
Colposcope
Reasons to Undergo a Colposcopy
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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An Overview of Ovarian Cysts
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Stirrups on a gynecological examination table
LEEP: Preparation, Recovery, Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Doctor examining his female patient's pelvis
Learn About the Pelvic Conditions Every Woman Needs to Know About
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Learn About the 6 Most Common Gynecology Surgeries and Procedures
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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Tubal Ligation Reversal: How the Procedure Is Done and Success Rates
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
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How Much Time Should You Schedule for a Vasectomy?
Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MD
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What a Hormone Blood Test for Women Shows
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
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How Male Fertility Declines With Age
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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The Anatomy of the Uterus
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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What to Expect From a Pelvic Exam at Your OB/GYN
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How Soon Is Too Soon for Sex After a Vasectomy?
Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD
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Watching for the Complications of an Enlarged Uterus
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Are You Afraid to Go to the Gynecologist?
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Anatomy of the human bladder, computer illustration.
An Overview of Cloacal Exstrophy
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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How to Cope With Androgen Insensitivity
Medically reviewed by Do-Eun Lee, MD
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Symptoms and Diagnosis of Cervical Polyps
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Why Are the Ovaries so Important?
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Possible Side Effects and Complications of Having a Vasectomy
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Gynecologist performing procedure on woman in stirrups on exam table
What to Expect From Cervical Cryotherapy
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Tips for Staying Healthy for Brides
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
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An Overview of Cervical Ectropion
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
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Overview and Causes of Galactorrhea
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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What to Know About a Bartholin's Cyst
Medically reviewed by Monique Rainford, MD
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How to Use Testosterone Enanthate Safely
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Functions of the Cervix in Reproductive Health
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Uterine Fibroids in Black Women
By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH
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What Is the Risk of Uterine Cancer?
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Oxytocin Increases With Parental Bonding
Oxytocin: Hormone of Labor, Love, and More
Medically reviewed by Claudia Chaves, MD
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What Is Catamenial Pneumothorax?
Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD
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Why a Hysterectomy Isn't Your Only Option for Uterine Fibroid Tumors
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
A woman suffering from abdominal pain or cramps.
The #1 Symptom of Endometrial Cancer
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Woman suffering from abdominal pain.
Fibroid Tumors are Non-Cancerous Uterine Growths
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Those cramps again
The Symptoms and Treatment of Different Uterine Conditions
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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Uterine Fibroid Embolization Helps Women Who Have Heavy Periods
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Having advise with a gynecologist
How a Hysteroscopy Helps Doctors Look Into Your Uterus
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Keeping an Eye Out for Asymptomatic Uterine Polyps
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Mature female patient in exam room with doctor
Uterine Fibroids: What Are They And Are You At Risk?
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
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Symptoms Many Women Experience When They Have Uterine Fibroids
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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Learn About the Side Effects and Benefits of Lupron Depot
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
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The Role of Genetics in the Development of Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Depo Provera Treats Endometriosis
9 Warnings of Endometriosis You Shouldn't Ignore
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Endometriosis
Can You Do Anything to Prevent Endometriosis?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How Is Endometriosis Diagnosed?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Endometriosis
Learn the Different Ways Endometriosis Is Treated
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
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How to Cope With Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Woman laying on the couch in pain from endometriosis
Understanding the Different Stages of Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
endometriosis
What Is Endometrioma and How Does It Relate to Endometriosis?
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Woman with bladder pain laying in bed with a hot water bottle
Understand Bladder Problems in Endometriosis
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD