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Margie Wilson

My Endometrial Cancer Hid in Menopause

Spotting during menopause isn’t normal. Nobody ever told me that, so I’ve dedicated my life to educating women about critical uterine health issues.

 Stephanie Walker

My “Small” Cancer Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Breast Cancer

After my shocking diagnosis, I turned to advocacy work to help shine a light on the lack of research regarding women of color and stage 4 breast cancer

Jenna Scott

I Was "Too Young" to Have Colon Cancer

When I was 29, I was told my symptoms were from pregnancy — but a year later, I was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer

GOOD SEX WITH EMILY JAMEA, Sex Therapist

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Rise of Erotic Asphyxiation

Learn more about the serious nature of breath play

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Understanding Sex Addiction

Sure, there are some characters from some of our favorite shows and some celebs out there who claim to be sex addicts. But what is sex addiction, really?

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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: The Female Orgasm Is Elusive — But Not Unattainable

We can show you how to get there. Read these 5 how-to tips for having orgasms.

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FAQs About Bladder Leakage

Get the answers to all your questions about bladder leakage, a common condition that affects more than half of women

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Menopause and Bladder Leakage

As if night sweats and hot flashes weren’t enough, menopause can also cause bladder leakage

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4 Things That Pain in Your Left Boob Might Mean

From nothing to something, random pain in your left breast can mean several things. Learn about four of the most common causes.

Top Videos

Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

Webinar: Advancing Employee Wellness and Access for Women Living with Obesity

Hear from our experts about the different treatment options available for obesity and why employer-sponsored coverage is essential for women living with obesity

Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Mental Health and Urothelial Bladder Cancer

Taking care of your mental health while living with bladder cancer is important. Watch this video to learn how you can improve your mental health.

WomenTalk, "The Heart Truth"

WomenTalk, "The Heart Truth"

On this episode of WomenTalk, we're partnering with NIH/NHLBI to encourage women to take action to protect their heart health.

CONDITIONS & TREATMENTS

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

The Great Girlfriends Podcast: Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke

Dr. Janiene Luke dives deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year.

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

What you need to know about breastfeeding during and after treatment for breast cancer

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The Connection Between Osteoporosis and Depression

Here’s what you need to know about the link and the risk for postmenopausal women

Events

Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

Congressional Briefing: The New Path Forward in Women’s Health

Transforming Research Outcomes into Better Healthcare

Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Congressional Briefing – Obesity: The Cost of No Coverage

Learn about the impacts of a lack of coverage for obesity treatments

HealthyWomen's Annual Educational Event

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Every year, we bring together experts, researchers and innovators to celebrate advancements in women's health


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