Constance Zimmer was on birth control “for way too long.” “My general practitioner had told me I should get off my birth ...

It’s rare. But some Paragard users are suing manufacturers for not properly warning patients and doctors of the risk.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small contraceptive devices implanted in the uterus. They can be hormonal or nonhormonal, and they're one of the most effective options for female birth control ...

Uterine fibroids are a common benign gynecological condition affecting many women of reproductive age. However, not all cases ...

The start-up Function will send practically anyone to a lab for extensive medical testing, no physical required. Is that a good thing? By Kristen V. Brown As Kimberly Crisp approached middle age, ...

They don’t call it “the change” for nothing. Well-known signs like hot flashes and night sweats often seize the menopause spotlight — but the universal biological process can also trigger internal ...

How to Do It is Slate’s sex advice column. Have a question? Send it to Stoya and Rich here. It’s anonymous! Dear How to Do It, I’ve used an intrauterine device (IUDs) as birth control since becoming ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...