It’s possible to get vaginal bleeding after menopause. Learn about the causes of postmenopausal bleeding, and when you should see a doctor.

Bleeding after menopause: Causes and treatment

Get control of migraine – symptoms, causes and what helps


Alcoholic liver disease is liver damage caused by drinking too much alcohol over many years. Find out about its symptoms, causes and treatment. 

How does alcohol affect the liver?

There are lots of different types of birth control (contraception). Discover the best contraceptive method for you and your life stage.

Types of contraceptives – what’s right for you?

Find out how to arrange an abortion near where you live or via telemedicine, (where legally allowed) and what types are available at different stages of your pregnancy, as well as the costs.

How to get an abortion in the US and what the new laws say

Getting pain under your left rib cage? Don’t ignore it – find out what might be the problem and whether you can treat it at home or you need to see a doctor.

Pain under left rib cage? Find out why it could be happening

We all experience an ache or a cramp from time to time. But for some, pain is a part of daily life – and disproportionately it’s women who get it most. Our guide uncovers the “gender pain-gap”, the conditions that cause pain and how to manage it.

Pain management

As the days get shorter and the weather colder, your health may feel the effects. Taking care of yourself is important, particularly for women, who are more likely to have health conditions that get worse in winter. Find the help you need with our guide.

Winter health 

Looking for the right contraception for you? Want to learn more about the potential side effects of your birth control? Read the articles in this guide to learn more about your contraception choices and find what’s best for you.

Birth control

Hot flushes? Achy joints? Trouble sleeping? If you've started the menopause, you might need help managing your symptoms. Our guide tells you all you need to know to empower you on your menopause journey. Plus there are helpful resources to support you. 

Menopause

Feeling tired? Gaining or losing weight but it's unexpected? Is your body temperature out of whack? There's a chance you have a thyroid problem. Our toolkit is full of information – from types of thyroid disorders to tests and treatments that can help.

Thyroid problems

So many of us miss out on good sleep due to issues like stress or symptoms such as snoring. If you struggle to get your 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night you need our guide, which is packed with tips and help. Plus see our trusted resources for more.

Better sleep

Women are turning to AI symptom checkers to help manage their health – but they want the reassurance that doctors have helped create the tool, according to a Healthily survey.

More women want to use AI symptom checkers

Men can get menopause-type symptoms, too – but what’s the cause? Find out what to look out for and how to deal with it

Do men go through menopause?

About half of us have urinary incontinence – so why don’t we talk about it? Real women share what it’s like to deal with this sometimes taboo problem.

What it feels like to have incontinence

Urethritis is when your pee tube (urethra) gets inflamed. Learn why it happens, why women should be aware of it, and how it’s treated.

Urethritis: what you need to know

Wondering how to get rid of cystitis fast? Get the lowdown on acute cystitis causes and symptoms, plus cystitis treatment.

Cystitis: how to beat it

What's the difference between a bad night’s sleep and a sleep disorder? Women share what sleep disorders really feel like – and how to cope with them.

What it feels like to have a sleep disorder

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common STI in the US. But you can protect yourself with a vaccine and HPV testing.

HPV – what it is and how to prevent it

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