“Information you can trust from the leading experts in women’s health care”

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

COMMON GYNECOLOGIC PROBLEMS

How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) (FAQ009)

Pelvic Support Problems (FAQ012)

Endometriosis (FAQ013)

When Sex Is Painful (FAQ020)

Benign Breast Problems and Conditions (FAQ026)

Vaginitis (FAQ028)

Dysmenorrhea: Painful Periods (FAQ046)

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) (FAQ050)

Genital Herpes (FAQ054)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) (FAQ057)

Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis (FAQ071)

Uterine Fibroids (FAQ074)

Ovarian Cysts (FAQ075)

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) (FAQ077)

Preparing for Surgery (FAQ080)

Urinary Incontinence (FAQ081)

Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, Burning, and Itching (FAQ088)

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (FAQ095)

Ovarian Cancer (FAQ096)

Endometrial Cancer (FAQ097)

Chronic Pelvic Pain (FAQ099)

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) (FAQ121)

Vulvodynia (FAQ127)

Evaluating Infertility (FAQ136)

Treating Infertility (FAQ137)

Endometrial Hyperplasia (FAQ147)

Perimenopausal Bleeding and Bleeding After Menopause (FAQ162)

Cervical Cancer (FAQ163)

Mammography and Other Screening Tests for Breast Problems (FAQ178)

Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Test Results (FAQ187)

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding (FAQ193)

 CONTRACEPTION

Sterilization for Women and Men (FAQ011)

Barrier Methods of Birth Control: Spermicide, Condom, Sponge, Diaphragm, and Cervical Cap (FAQ022)

Fertility Awareness-Based Methods of Family Planning (FAQ024)

Sterilization by Laparoscopy (FAQ035)

Postpartum Sterilization (FAQ052)

Emergency Contraception (FAQ114)

Hysteroscopic Sterilization (FAQ180)

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC): IUD and Implant (FAQ184)

Combined Hormonal Birth Control: Pill, Patch, and Ring (FAQ185)

Progestin-Only Hormonal Birth Control: Pill and Injection (FAQ186)

ESPECIALLY FOR TEENS

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Teens (TFAQ001)

Media and Body Image (TFAQ002)

Your Changing Body: Puberty in Girls (Especially for Teens) (FAQ041)

You and Your Sexuality (Especially for Teens) (FAQ042)

Your First Period (Especially for Teens) (FAQ049)

Having a Baby (Especially for Teens) (FAQ103)

Birth Control (Especially for Teens) (FAQ112)

Your First Gynecologic Visit (Especially for Teens) (FAQ150)

21 Reasons to See a Gynecologist Before Age 21 (Infographic)

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Reducing Your Risk of Cancer (FAQ007)

Exercise and Fitness (FAQ045)

The Menopause Years (FAQ047)

Osteoporosis (FAQ048)

Weight Control: Eating Right and Keeping Fit (FAQ064)

It’s Time to Quit Smoking (FAQ065)

Alcohol and Women (FAQ068)

Your Sexual Health (FAQ072)

Domestic Violence (FAQ083)

Cholesterol and Women’s Cardiovascular Health (FAQ101)

Depression (FAQ106)

Problems of the Digestive System (FAQ120)

Heart Health for Women (FAQ122)

Managing High Blood Pressure (FAQ123)

Protecting Yourself Against Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C (FAQ125)

Thyroid Disease (FAQ128)

Healthy Eating (FAQ130)

Accidental Bowel Leakage (FAQ139)

Diabetes and Women (FAQ142)

Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (FAQ174)

Vulvovaginal Health (FAQ190)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination (FAQ191)

FACT SHEETS

Making the Most of Your Health Care Visit (PFS001)

Hormone Therapy (PFS003)

New Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening (PFS004)

Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PFS005)

These Tests Could Save Your Baby’s Life: Newborn Screening Tests (PFS006)

BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations (PFS007)

Important Information About Opioid Use Disorder and Pregnancy (PFS012)

Cell-Free DNA Prenatal Screening Test (Infographic)

Annual Well-Woman Exam (Infographic)

Cervical Cancer Screening (Infographic)

SPECIAL PROCEDURES

Hysterectomy (FAQ008)

Ultrasound Exams (FAQ025)

Induced Abortion (FAQ043)

Laparoscopy (FAQ061)

Dilation and Curettage (D&C) (FAQ062)

Hysteroscopy (FAQ084)

Cervical Cancer Screening (FAQ085)

Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) (FAQ110)

Endometrial Ablation (FAQ134)

Colposcopy (FAQ135)

Hysterosalpingography (FAQ143)

Surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (FAQ166)

Sonohysterography (FAQ175)

Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (FAQ183)