Gynecologist reveals vagina symptoms you should never ignore
While it can be shrouded in taboo, understanding what normal discharge looks like could save you from serious health complications.
More women getting tubes tied after Roe v. Wade overturned
Huge rise in permanent contraceptive procedures after abortion rights were overturned, especially among women.
"Exceptional" two-headed snake undergoes surgery in Missouri
"I am so happy that our two-headed gal is getting the care she needs," naturalist Lauren Baker said.
Alabama IVF ruling: What embryo law means for treatments going forward
Alabama's largest hospital system has paused IVF treatments after the Alabama Supreme Court said frozen embryos were the legally children.
Lung disease risk linked to age of first period
Development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be related to estrogen exposure throughout our lives.
"Medical milestone" as woman gives birth using her mother's womb
"Maira was once inside the uterus that is now inside her," gynecologist Francisco Carmona said.
I miscarried in Texas. My doctors put abortion law first
The pain is so blinding that I think I'm hallucinating. After Dobbs, lawyers, not women's lives, are now the overriding concern.
Russia wants female prisoners to give birth as population fears grow
Due to economic woes and domestic policies, the Russian population is projected to fall rather than decrease by 2030.
Why some men can't make sperm
A single genetic mutation in proteins involved in the cell division process that creates sperm—known as meiosis—may be responsible for some men's infertility.
Ohio's Proposed Abortion Amendment Goes Too Far
Abortion is not health care, and doctor-patient decisions on abortion cannot be government-free.
Healthy woman's battle to have fallopian tubes removed at age 26
"I talked to my original doctor and said, 'I'm done. I want my tubes out,'" Samantha Martinez told Newsweek.
Sex toys shed fertility-damaging chemicals
Scientists have found that several types of sex toys contain phthalate chemicals at levels higher than the regulatory limit in children's toys.
Supporting Women's Reproductive Health Is Key to Climate Goals
This year, as people across the globe experience record-breaking heat, wildfires, smoke, storms, and floods, it's an opportune time to consider the often overlooked but profound connections between population and climate change.
Shift work could be making you infertile, according to science
"I think I always knew deep down that flying was impacting my reproductive health," Jade told Newsweek.
'Record' 42-pound ovarian tumor removed from 'lucky' woman
The patient had been experiencing pain and a sense of heaviness in her lower abdomen before she received a shocking diagnosis.
Bride finds out she has just days to live after wedding due to rare illness
Ashleigh McMahon was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, but has not responded to chemotherapy, triggering her to marry her partner in her final days.
Scientists create mice with two fathers and no mother: "revolutionary"
Researchers turned male body cells into egg cells with two X chromosomes, which were then fertilized with another male mouse's sperm.
Idaho Republican apologizes for comparing women to farm animals
"I'm embarrassed, and I offended others in the process," Rep. Jack Nelsen said after comparing women's reproductive health to milking cows.
Lindsey Graham Abortion Bill Explained: What We Know About Nationwide Ban
Graham was joined by anti-abortion advocates in announcing the Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act.
Jennifer Lawrence 'Intended' to Get Abortion Before Suffering Miscarriage
The actress reflected on Roe v. Wade after welcoming son Cy earlier this year.
Kyrsten Sinema Kills Filibuster Plan After Pledge to Work on Abortion
President Biden is now intent on codifying Roe v. Wade after the Supreme Court's ruling, but Senator Kyrsten Sinema remains against filibuster reform.
Woman Looked '9 Months Pregnant' After Mistaking Ovarian Cyst for Baby
By the time the woman had surgery to remove the cyst, it was larger than a football.
Who Is Lynn Fitch? The Woman Who Helped Take Down Roe v. Wade
Fitch, the attorney general of Mississippi, called the Supreme Court's reversal of Roe v. Wade "a new era in American history."
Woman Says Doctor Denied Sterilizing Her Because She 'Might Meet Mr. Right'
Most of Olivia's audience took her side, venting frustration with medical professionals who deny women their freedom to choose the procedure.
Simple Procedure Could Help Women With Infertility Issues: Study
The procedure includes a small diagnostic check beforehand and could be all that is needed in some cases, with no further invasive fertility procedures.
Ovarian Cancer Leading Threat to Women's Reproductive Health
Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity.
The Science of How Morning-After and Abortion Pills Work
Emergency contraceptives are sometimes confused with abortion pills, but they are not the same. Newsweek explains how both types of medication work.
Remnants of Abortions Power Street Lights, Anti-Abortion Activist Testifies
Catherine Glenn Foster also analogized supporters of abortion to historical defenders of slavery in the United States.
Woman Buying Pregnancy Test Says Amazon Required Her ID Number for Purchase
"I've been able to buy a pregnancy test with no problem my entire life. There's no reason they need that information," the buyer said.
'Menopause Was The Best Thing To Happen To Me'
Women can be seen as old because they are not having periods anymore. We're not.