Sexual Health
Ask the Experts: IUDs for Menopause Transition?
Q. Can a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) be used to help manage heavy or irregular bleeding that often occurs during the transition to menopause?
Yes, they are sometimes prescribed for...
Ask the Experts: Pap Test Needed After Hysterectomy?
Q. If I’ve had a hysterectomy, do I still need to be screened for cervical cancer?
It depends in large part on what type of hysterectomy you had: partial or...
Ask the Experts: The Lowdown on Menstrual Cups
Q. What exactly is a menstrual cup, and do you recommend using one over other menstrual products?
A menstrual cup is a small flexible device, typically made of silicone or...
More Testosterone Troubles?
More reason for men to be wary of taking testosterone, especially if it is not medically indicated: It may increase the risk of rare but life-threatening blood clots, according...
Vaginal Steaming, Say What?
Is there any good reason to do vaginal steaming?
Absolutely none. This alternative health “treatment” isn’t supported by scientific research and could potentially cause significant problems, such as burns, rashes,...
