Women's Health

A pelvic exam is part of a woman’s annual physical exam or pregnancy checkup. Find out what the pelvic exam involves.

Learn about recommended medical tests for your 20s and 30s.

Find out what medical tests are recommended for women over 40.

A Pap smear checks cells from a woman’s cervix. Learn how the Pap smear is used to screen for cervical cancer.

Find out which of your daily habits may be increasing your risk.

If you're a woman in your 20s or 30s, take control of your health with these simple steps.

If you're a woman in your 40s or 50s, follow these simple steps to stay strong and healthy for a lifetime.

If you're a woman in your 60s and beyond, follow these simple steps to stay strong and healthy for a lifetime.

Getting the right screening test at the right time is one of the most important things you can do for your health.

Rightly or not, women are often seen as being under the influence of their hormones. As a result, they are said to be subject to hormonal "tides" or hormonal "storms."

There are several ways to do a breast biopsy. The sample of breast tissue will be looked at under a microscope to check for cancer cells.

A breast ultrasound is used to see whether a breast lump is filled with fluid (a cyst) or if it is a solid lump.

Get information on Gardasil, the first vaccine against leading causes of cervical cancer.

Find answers to 5 common questions about hormone replacement therapy and menopause.

Here's what adults need and when they need them.