An evaporation line on a pregnancy test is a faint, non-colored line that may appear if a person uses the test incorrectly. In this article, learn to tell the difference between an evaporation line and a positive test result. We also describe how pregnancy tests work and how to prevent evaporation lines from appearing. …read…
Low-dose birth control pills contain less estrogen than older, traditional pills. Some low-dose pills contain estrogen and progestin, while others provide only progestin. In this article, learn about the types, effectiveness, and potential side effects of low-dose birth control pills as well as when to switch types. …read more
Contrary to previously held beliefs, new research shows that the so-called myoepithelial cells are not just a passive barrier against breast cancer cells. …read more
Between the early stages of labor to the point of delivery, the cervix opens up from a tight, closed hole to an opening the size of a large bagel. With the aid of a cervix dilation chart, we take a look at what these cervix sizes look like. The article also looks at what people…
For the first time in over a decade, the Food and Drug Administration approve an oral drug specifically designed for endometriosis pain. …read more
Light bleeding, or spotting, in early pregnancy is common but does not mean a woman is having her period. Once an egg implants in the womb, periods will stop until after a woman has given birth. In this article, learn more about the link between menstruation and pregnancy, as well as other possible causes of…
An estimated 6 to 8 million people have been born through advanced fertility treatments since 1978, yet the high costs of these treatments may still keep them out of reach for many, physicians say. Medscape Medical News …read more
Postpartum night sweats, or night sweats that happen shortly after childbirth, are common, temporary, and treatable. Women have night sweats due to shifting hormone levels after pregnancy. Read on to learn about the causes of postpartum night sweats and how to relieve them with home remedies and other treatments. …read more
In the United States, the rates of cancer screening tests have been increasing since 2000 but are still below the targets for Healthy People 2020. Medscape Medical News …read more
Vaginal cramps, or spasms, can occur for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, mild vaginal cramps are due to menstruation. Severe or recurring vaginal cramps may occur as a result of an underlying medical condition, such as endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, or dyspareunia. Learn more here. …read more