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Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. And if you have a long list of errands to run on a given week, it may be tempting to skip your annual well-woman exam. After all, buying groceries, taking the kids to soccer practice, and getting ready for that presentation at work are all more […]

What Is a Yeast Infection? A yeast infection is a vaginal condition that irritates the vagina, extreme itching of the outer vaginal area (vulva) and “cottage cheese” like vaginal discharge. Symptoms are due to an overgrowth of yeast, called Candida albicans. Normally, the vagina has a balance of bacteria and candida, but a decrease in […]

Most women are used to having their periods since early teenage years. Cramps, breast tenderness, chocolate cravings, and mood swings are all part and parcel of having two X chromosomes. And, while it’s pretty common to assume that a standard menstrual cycle lasts 28 days, it’s not exactly accurate. This number can vary greatly from […]

Going to the OB-GYN can sometimes be an intimidating experience. Some women worry about whether they smell clean enough, or whether they shaved their legs, or if they’ve trimmed or waxed their nether region. The reality is that none of these things really matter to your gynecologist. She/He probably won’t even notice any of these […]

You’ve waited months and months, and now, your bundle of joy is here. You anxiously wait for your doctor to announce your clean bill of health and discharge you and your baby. For most mothers, the next time they visit a medical facility is when they’re getting checkups for them and their baby, but if […]

What Your Vaginal Discharge Color Says Abnormal vaginal odor can leave you feeling uncomfortable, but it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Think about it, when have you ever noticed another female’s vaginal smell? Chances are, you haven’t. Intensifying odor from your vagina can indicate infection or illness. The following chart from Multi-Gyn will help you […]

Finding out you may have a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STD or STI) can be shocking, overwhelming, and terrifying. What would the symptoms be? Is it curable? How would you ever bring up the subject with new people you’d date? The first thing you need to know is that one out of every two Americans will contract a […]

Whether you’ve been planning to get pregnant or if you were surprised by the news, at some point, the initial emotions subside and you get into the planning stages. Prenatal care, notifying loved ones, picking out names, and decorating the baby’s room, is all time-consuming and exciting. If you have a chronic health condition, this […]

When it comes to pregnancy, there’s a wide range of emotions that vary from person to person: There are women who’ve been planning to expand their family and are thrilled about the news, while others aren’t exactly jumping up with joy, but eventually get used to the idea and start thinking of baby names and […]

Oral contraceptives are a simple way to significantly lower your risk of pregnancy: They’re painless, easy to take and reduce both the intensity of cramps and the length of your period. However they can be frustrating, since you do have to remember to take them every single day, at the same time, for them to […]