Pelvic exams and Pap smears can be triggering for sexual assault survivors, since they involve examination of areas connected to past trauma. Routine visits may bring added stress that affects ...

The announcement follows several prominent cases of Army doctors taking indecent liberties with patients behind closed doors.

If you have a vagina, you know things can ebb and flow in your lower region. Maybe you wake up with heinous cramps and wonder if your period is en route—or perhaps your cycle is off-kilter, and you ...

New federal guidance is expanding testing for cervical cancer with a self-collection method. Dr. Mara Gordon speaks to NPR about why this option might become popular for screening for HPV. Federal ...

Ovulation pain is common and affects about 40% of people who ovulate. You may have mild ovulation pain, but see a doctor if it is severe or comes with other symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain ...

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