Medical Reviewer
Lori McNeal, M.D.
Lori McNeal, M.D.

Lori McNeal, M.D., is a board certified obstetrician-gynecologist with more than 30 years of experience. She has worked with a variety of groups with an emphasis on menopause, hormone replacement therapy, polycystic ovarian syndrome, high-risk obstetrics and pelvic floor relaxation.
 

Women can keep these common items on hand for quick, safe and easy remedies.
PMDD refers to physical, mental and emotional symptoms one feels in the weeks before a period.
Don’t be intimidated by your first Pap smear. It’s an important part of reproductive health.
Misleading but common ideas around vaginal health may lead to harmful decisions.
Getting your 'tubes tied' is an effective and permanent way to prevent pregnancy (but not STIs).
One in 78 women will get ovarian cancer. Know your risk factors, find it early and beat it.
Regular mammograms dramatically improve the chances of surviving breast cancer. Just do it.
Women should know how to approach follow-up tests when their Pap smear comes back abnormal.
If you've thought about getting an IUD but feel a little unsure, here are some considerations.
The link may not be direct, but chronic stress can affect your menstrual cycle. Find out how.