Birth control is any medication, device, procedure, or behavior used to prevent pregnancy.
A certified nurse-midwife provides services complementary to those of a physician, including most issues that arise during normal pregnancies and births.
In cervical insufficiency, the cervix begins to dilate (widen) and efface (shorten and thin) during the second trimester, causing preterm delivery.
Recurrent pregnancy loss is typically defined as two or more pregnancy losses. Yale Medicine offers comprehensive services for couples who have gone through this.
A yeast infection is a common (but temporary) condition women experience when the delicate balance of bacteria in and around the vagina is disrupted. Most infections can be treated with a short course of anti-fungal cream or oral medication.
Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a year of trying, which can result from a variety of factors. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) growths that may cause pelvic pain, swelling, discomfort during sex, bleeding and other problems.
Pain management options for vaginal childbirth include epidural, subarachnoid blocks, nitrous oxide and several other alternatives.
Ovarian torsion is when the ovary twists on the tissues that support it.
When we’re healthy, blood flows freely through our bodies. When blood flow is restricted, we have high blood pressure (also called hypertension).