Office on Women's Health Blog
Reproductive and Sexual Health
Communities Can Help Prevent Dating and Sexual Violence
The Community Preventive Services Task Force recently released a recommendation for interventions that aim to prevent or reduce dating and sexual violence among youth.
Iwona was supposed to be in surgery that day to remove a large fibroid. But while she was getting prepped for surgery, the news came: She had stage 4 uterine cancer.
Hepatitis C: Q&A With an Expert
What exactly is it, and why should you care about hepatitis C? Corinna Dan explains how you can get hepatitis C and whether some women are at higher risk.
Q&A With an Infertility Expert
Infertility is a common problem, and anyone can face infertility challenges. To uncover answers to common infertility questions, we spoke with Dr. Esther Eisenberg.
Ladies: It’s Time to Speak Up About Your Health
Julianne Hough
If I could tell women what I wished I’d known it would be: Don’t make the same mistakes I did! Debilitating pain is not normal.
Creating a Culture of Consent on Your Campus
College is an important time for personal discovery and navigating the world of sexuality. But with the excitement, it’s crucial to get educated about sexual assault and consent.
Making the Best Decisions for Your Body
As women, we're the experts on our own bodies. We know what does and doesn't feel normal, but we don't always feel empowered to speak up to get the care we need.
HIV Prevention Starts With Me (and You)
My message is simple: HIV is still a very real problem, but it is preventable. There are simple steps we can take to protect ourselves, our partners, and our patients…
Preparing for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
We want to encourage you to start planning along with us and to promote resources to help educate women who are at risk for/living with HIV.
Healthy Me, Healthy We: Preventing Dating Violence
Alesha Istvan
We need to focus on dating violence prevention. We need to infuse our world with positive, affirming messages and reduce the negative messages that young people hear every day.
