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La miastenia gravis (MG) es una enfermedad autoinmune que debilita los músculos. El nombre proviene de palabras griegas y latinas que significan "debilidad muscular grave". Sin embargo, la mayoría de los casos de MG no son tan "graves" como implica el nombre. De hecho, la mayoría de las personas con MG pueden llevar vidas normales.

La migraña es una afección médica. Un dolor de cabeza por migraña por lo general es un dolor intenso y punzante en uno, o a veces en ambos lados de la cabeza. El dolor y los síntomas de la migraña afectan a 29.5 millones de estadounidenses. Aproximadamente tres de cada cuatro personas que tienen migraña son mujeres. La migraña es la forma más frecuente de dolor de cabeza incapacitante por el que los pacientes consultan a un médico.

Different types of hepatitis are spread different ways, including by having sex, sharing needles, or eating unclean food. Learn about viral hepatitis from the Office on Women’s Health.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs), or bladder infections, are common in women. Learn about UTI symptoms and treatments from the Office on Women’s Health.

Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, affects women more than men. It is not a normal part of aging and can be treated. Learn more from the Office on Women’s Health.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can be passed to your baby. It is easy to treat with medicine in the early stages. Learn about syphilis from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn about sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and breastfeeding from the Office on Women’s Health.

Women often have more serious health problems from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than men, including infertility. Learn about STIs from the Office on Women’s Health.

Prenatal care is the health care you get while you are pregnant. Learn more about what happens during prenatal visits from the Office on Women’s Health.

If you think you may be pregnant, taking a pregnancy test can help you get the care and support you need. Learn about pregnancy tests from the Office on Women’s Health.

Talk with your doctor or nurse before you start or stop any medicine while you are pregnant. Learn about pregnancy and medicines from the Office on Women’s Health.

Learn more about pelvic organ prolapse, talk to your doctor about your symptoms, and get help for this treatable condition.

Pap tests (Pap smears) look for cancers and precancers in the cervix. An HPV test looks for HPV in cervical cells. Learn when women need to get Pap and HPV tests.

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It affects mostly older women, but prevention starts when you are younger. Learn more from the Office on Women’s Health.

Women have unique oral health concerns. Regular brushing, flossing, and dentist visits can help prevent disease in your mouth and the rest of your body.