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A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density.

You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription.

Menopause is when a person permanently stops having menstrual periods. Learn more about menopause, including symptoms and treatments.

Perimenopause is the time around menopause when your body begins to change. You become less fertile and hormone levels fluctuate.

A spine affected by kyphosis has a forward curvature of the back bones (vertebrae) in the upper back area, giving an abnormally rounded or humpback appearance.

Claudication is pain in your thigh, calf, or buttocks that happens when you walk. It may be a symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD). This means that narrowed or blocked arteries have reduced the blood flow to your legs.

PMOS is a common hormone problem during childbearing age. Learn about the causes, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.

Dust mites are microscopic organisms that can live throughout homes and businesses. Read on to learn more.