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Women's Health

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Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union recall their early menopause signs: 'No one talks about it'

As Union entered perimenopause, she realized she was experiencing “all these things no one talks about it," she said.
Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union
Drew Barrymore, Gabrielle Union

Woman woke up itching all over her body. It was a symptom of cancer

She's thankful to her primary care doctor for recognizing and connecting the mystery warning signs.
Barbara Green
Barbara Green

After mom, 29, got cervical cancer, she wanted her uterus removed. Her doctor said no

After years of endometriosis pain, bleeding and a cervical cancer diagnosis, Jenna Bois wanted a hysterectomy. A doctor dismissed her.
Courtesy Jenna Bosi
Courtesy Jenna Bosi

Oprah says her 1st menopause symptom was missed by 5 doctors

The media legend, 69, opened up about her perimenopause experience during a panel conversation about menopause airing on OprahDaily.com.
Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere Event for Hulu's "The 1619 Project" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.
Oprah Winfrey attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere Event for Hulu's "The 1619 Project" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Untreated UTIs can be deadly. Menopausal women have a higher risk

Few women realize that untreated UTIs can cause serious complications.
Woman Holds Her Abdomen in Pain
Woman Holds Her Abdomen in Pain

Have a question about women's health? Submit it to get it answered on air

TODAY with Hoda and Jenna is hosting a special hour empowering women to own their health, featuring Naomi Watts, Bobbi Thomas, Maria Shriver and her daughters.
Hoda and Jenna
Hoda and Jenna

In Alabama, three maternity units will stop delivering babies — here's why it puts women at risk

The state has one of the country’s highest maternal mortality rates. Now, three hospitals plan to stop delivering babies, putting some pregnant women at even higher risk.
Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Ala., on Oct. 7th, 2023.
Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Ala., on Oct. 7th, 2023.

Woman who skydived at 104 years old shares simple tips for long life

Dorothy Hoffner discovered her love of skydiving at age 100.

OB-GYNs share 7 things they never do when it comes to vaginal health

Gynecologists share the most common mistakes people make around vaginal and reproductive health.
Unrecognizable patient in hospital gown waits for test results
Unrecognizable patient in hospital gown waits for test results

She decided to freeze her eggs at 34. The process revealed aggressive ovarian cancer

Morgan Bellock had an ultrasound to preserve her fertility when her doctors discovered the cyst. When they removed it, they found cancer lurking behind it.