Advanced HIV happens when CD4 cells have been depleted low enough that the body is susceptible to opportunistic infections. With appropriate treatment, advanced HIV is generally no longer a lifelong diagnosis and can, in most cases, rebuild the immune system. 

Answered by women's pelvic floor disorder specialist Jen Cera, APRN-NP for those assigned female at birth.

Looking for an early sign you may be pregnant? Light bleeding or spotting after conception, also known as implantation bleeding, is an early and normal sign of pregnancy.

If you’ve had a cesarean section in the past, you may wonder if it’s possible to have a vaginal birth in subsequent pregnancies. The good news is that many women who have had a C-section can safely have a vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.

Iron deficiency may be an issue for as many as 1 in 3 adolescent girls and young women, and even more concerning, it’s largely underdiagnosed. A recent study in JAMA found that nearly 40% of women ages 12 to 21 are likely to have low iron levels.

While most sexually transmitted infections are transmitted through blood, vaginal secretions and semen, there are some that can also be contracted via contact with saliva and the mucous membranes in the mouth.

It’s a question on every mom’s mind: When should you stop breastfeeding? Learn how to keep you and your baby happy and smoothly transition to weaning.

Laboring moms at Nebraska Medical Center can opt for hydrotherapy and even a water delivery if conditions are right. The midwives began doing water births in May 2023.

Regardless of symptoms; treatments are available to help menopausal women feel more comfortable.

If you are pumping your breast milk, it’s important to store your milk properly to maintain its nutritional value, says Kristin McCracken, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Nebraska Medicine lactation consultant. McCracken offers these tips for proper storage.