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A woman's menstrual cycle (monthly period) is controlled by changing levels of certain hormones. These hormones travel through the blood. Two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, play a big role in the menstrual cycle.

You have either had a procedure or been diagnosed with an illness that has made you "immunocompromised." This means that your immune system is very weak, making it hard to fight off infection. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, HIV infection, and transplant surgery are some things that can make you immunocompromised. You must be very careful. Here is information to help you prevent infection.

You have had a miscarriage. This is the unplanned end of a pregnancy before the baby can live outside the uterus. You may have had a shock to your system, both physically and emotionally. Here's how to care for yourself at home.

You are going home with a nasogastric feeding tube in place. You will need to check the tube regularly to make sure the tip of the tube stays in your stomach. You were shown how to care for your tube in the hospital. This sheet helps you remember those steps when you are at home.

Your child had a nephrectomy. Their kidney was taken out because it wasn’t working correctly. It was putting your child at risk of future problems, such as dangerous infections or high blood pressure. Now your child can live a normal, healthy life with one kidney. Here’s what you’ll need to know about caring for your child after surgery.

You had surgery to remove one or both of your ovaries Here are directions to help you recover at home.

A migraine is a type of severe headache. Having a migraine can be very painful. But there are steps you can take to help prevent migraines.

Sinus problems can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Read on to learn about how sinuses can get blocked and what the symptoms are.

Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus drops into the vagina. In severe cases, the uterus can protrude from the vagina. The goal of surgery is to correct this problem and relieve your symptoms.