What Is Crohn's Disease

Crohn's disease causes swelling, inflammation, and irritation in the digestive tract. It is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Read on to learn more.

Exercise During Pregnancy

Regular exercise can help you adapt to the changes your body is going through during pregnancy. Exercising may help you relax, and it gets you ready for labor and delivery.

Understanding Menopause

During the months or years before menopause, your body goes through many changes. Read on to understand these changes and what you can do about the symptoms that result.

Birth Control Choices

Birth control keeps you from getting pregnant during sex. Learn about some of the most common types, how they work, and how effective they are.

What Is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a disease that affects your reproductive organs and monthly menstrual cycle. Constant irritation may cause scar tissue to form. This scar tissue can cause infertility.

Female Reproductive Anatomy

Your body has a special system built to create and support a growing baby. This is called your reproductive anatomy. Get to know the parts of your body and what they do.

Pap Test

For 48 hours before the test, do not douche, use vaginal medicines or creams. For 24 hours before, do not have sexual intercourse.

Preventing Vaginitis

To prevent vaginitis, don't use douches (unless recommended by your health care provider), vaginal sprays, scented toilet paper, or scented pads or tampons. They contain chemicals that can irritate your vagina.

How to Put on a Condom

Condoms can help protect you from most STIs, but sometimes they break. A condom can break if it's put on the wrong way.