The perineum is the area of tissue between the vagina and anus. After childbirth, this area may be very sore.

In the digestive system, CF mainly affects the pancreas. The secretions from the pancreas become thick. They then block the ducts within the pancreas.

Understand how to manage the different kinds of pain you may have after childbirth.

Eating healthy and being physically active can get you back in shape after having a baby. But don’t rush it. Take it slowly.

CF can affect how your body absorbs nutrients and fats. Good nutrition can help counteract some of these problems. Learn about how to get the healthy nutrition you need.

Pain in a woman’s vulva is called vulvodynia. Some women feel pain in a specific spot. Others may feel pain in different areas or over the whole area.

If you feel down most days or are having problems with appetite or sleep, you may have depression. Depression is as real and serious an illness as heart failure. But depression is treatable.

Know what puts you at risk for heart disease. Learn what changes can help control your risk. Then start with one change that you think might be easiest for you.

With an ectopic pregnancy, the growing egg in the fallopian tube can cause the tube to burst (rupture). This can lead to severe bleeding if it is not found early and treated.

Chemotherapy medicines can be harmful if they touch skin. So you need to make sure caregivers and others close to you are not exposed to body fluids during a treatment and for up to 48 hours afterward.