Someone asked us: Is bleeding after menopause always cancer? Bleeding after menopause isn’t always due to cancer. But it can be a sign of a potential health problem. After menopause, your period ...

KANSAS CITY, MO — Missouri health care providers will be able to offer abortion care after a Jackson County circuit court judge today temporarily blocked a discriminatory and unnecessary abortion ...

Although it's not well understood why endometriosis happens, it isn’t spread from person to person. And although it's very common (affecting more than 5 million women in the United States), many ...

No, once you’ve reached menopause you stop getting your period and you can’t get pregnant. However, some common menopause symptoms can feel similar to early pregnancy symptoms. If you’re unsure ...

Someone asked us: Can periods restart after menopause? No, once you’ve reached menopause your period should stop completely. If you’re between the ages of 45 to 55 and you haven’t had your period in ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, President Donald Trump issued a vague executive order (EO) that claims to expand access to IVF, but in reality has little tangible benefit for families. In response, Alexis ...

NEW YORK — Today, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) and Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced that Leora Hanser will join the organization as its Chief Development Officer. “We know ...

WASHINGTON, DC — As House and Senate Republicans continue haggling over what devastating (and frankly unpopular) cuts to make to federal funding, including whether to slash Medicaid, which many ...

Every year during Valentine's Day week, we at Planned Parenthood of Greater New York observe National Condom Week, an opportunity to promote safe sex practices and raise awareness about sexually ...

There can be a lot of confusion around Pap smears because guidelines have been changing, and it may feel like you’re getting conflicting information. Guidelines for Pap smears have changed within the ...

You’re with a partner and you’re trying to figure out if they’ve been tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) before getting intimate. How do you bring it up? It may feel awkward to bring up ...

Supporting a friend or family member who is coming out can be crucial in helping them feel accepted and loved. Have questions for health educators? Get quick answers by texting ‘educator’ to 774636 to ...