Joanna Mandell, M.D., M.S.

According to a new study, extended periods of time on hormone replacement therapy may increase breast cancer risk.

Untreated diabetes during pregnancy can have serious repercussions. Our doctor-approved plan will help you spot the signs and take action to stay safe.

Thinking of becoming pregnant but have the Hepatitis C virus (also known as HCV)? Not sure if you have it but maybe you do? Separate fact from fiction and learn what you should know.

From 3000 B.C. to present day, birth control has come a long way. Here's a health history lesson on how it developed into what it is today.

"What I once viewed as a near-death sentence to my love life and identity transformed into a sense of purpose that still guides me today."

Are your heavy periods interfering with your life? Here are steps you can take to tackle the problem, known as menorrhagia.

Noticing blood after sex can be a scary experience, but many causes are minor. Here’s what you should know.

A genital herpes diagnosis can lead to feelings of depression and anxiety — among other struggles. Here’s how to combat the stigma and take care of your mental health.

Some side effects have severe consequences; others are merely annoying. Be aware of all of them.

Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), but it can be managed. Here’s what you need to know.