| • | Keeping Your Reproductive System Healthy
In women, maintaining reproductive health involves having periodic pelvic exams complete with Pap test usually performed by a family practitioner, gynecologist, or nurse practitioner. Learn what to expect from doctor's visits and self exams. |
| • | When Things Go Wrong
Disorders and diseases of the female reproductive system. |
| • | Menstruation
The menstrual cycle is more than a rite of passage for women, but often an indicator of physical well-being. |
| • | Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstruation stops. Normally it occurs between ages 45 and 60. Menopause can also occur when the ovaries are surgically removed. |
| • | Masturbation
An overview of healthy and unhealthy sexual self-stimulation. |
| • | Painful Sexual Intercourse
The medical reasons and advice for women experience pain and other difficulties during intercourse. |
| • | Conditions That Affect Fertility
There are many reasons why a couple may have a diminished reproductive capacity: Disease, drugs, heredity, lifestyle habits or even exposure to certain toxins can affect fertility. |
