Women experience unique health issues and conditions, from
pregnancy and menopause to gynecological conditions, such as
uterine fibroids and pelvic floor disorders. The health topics
listed below affect women only. Some other conditions affect men
too but affect women primarily or more severely. Because women’s
health is so broad, these health topics include links to access
more information within the NICHD’s website. Gynecological
health and disorders affecting women include menstruation and
menstrual irregularities; urinary tract health, including
urinary incontinence and pelvic floor disorders; and such
disorders as bacterial vaginosis,vaginitis, uterine fibroids,
and vulvodynia. Pregnancy issues include preconception care and
prenatal care, pregnancy loss (miscarriage and stillbirth),
preterm labor and premature birth, sudden infant death syndrome
(SIDS), breastfeeding, and birth defects. Disorders related to
infertility include uterine fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome,
endometriosis, and primary ovari