Bridgette Holmes, CNM

There are several science-backed ways to reduce sudden period cramps. Most effective treatments are easy, low-risk, and inexpensive options...

People with PCOS are about 3 times more likely to experience depression and anxiety

If you’ve recently gotten an IUD—or are considering one—you might be wondering what it means for your period. The answer...

Many women found that their libidos improved after menopause

Your body may give you a few clues as to when your period is going to start.

Emergency contraception works by either preventing the uniting of sperm and egg, preventing implantation into the uterine lining, or both.

How, when, and why does spotting happen? Is it different than light bleeding before and after your period?

Hormonal birth control uses hormones to affect your body’s normal cycle. Different types of hormonal birth control have different impacts...

Learn how self-collection tests are transforming HPV screening, making cervical cancer prevention more accessible.

The color of your vaginal discharge will change throughout your menstrual cycle and depending on your reproductive life stage

Everyone experiences stress, and for many it’s not an enjoyable experience.

What is "normal" vaginal discharge? Everything you need to know, from color, to consistency, to odor.