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Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in any part of your urinary system, which includes your kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. ...

What to Expect from An Ob-Gyn Visit

A gynecologist is a doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health. To take the dread out of your annual appointments, here are some tips on...

Fibrocystic Breast Changes

Fibrocystic breast changes are two things that can happen naturally in your breasts: fibrous tissue and benign (non-cancerous) cysts. Breasts that ...

Vaginal Itching, Burning, and Irritation

Vaginal irritation will often get better on its own. However, if the irritation continues, is severe, or comes back after treatment, call for an ap...

Vaginal Dryness: Causes and Moisturizing Treatments

No matter what the cause, vaginal dryness can be extremely uncomfortable. The most common treatment for vaginal dryness due to low estrogen levels ...

Vaginal Douching: Helpful or Harmful?

An estimated 20% to 40% of American women between ages 15 and 44 say they use a vaginal douche. Studies have found that women who stopped douching ...

Vaginal Discharge: Whats Abnormal?

The doctor may take a sample of the discharge or do a Pap test to collect cells from your cervix for further examination. For example, yeast infect...

Pelvic Exam

Because a Pap test is typically done during a routine pelvic exam, you should schedule the exam when you are not having your period. Women over age...

Ovarian Pain: Possible Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatments

Pain in the ovaries can either be acute or chronic. Acute ovarian pain comes on quickly (over a few minutes or days) and goes away in a short perio...

Normal Testosterone and Estrogen Levels in Women

In essence, hormones are 'chemical messengers.' Many hormones, especially those affecting growth and behavior, are significant to both men and wome...

Treating Hypothyroidism

Medicine that boosts your levels of thyroid hormone is an easy way to treat your hypothyroidism. Once your levels are stable, you'll see your docto...

Hysterectomy

Using an MIP approach to remove the uterus offers a number of benefits when compared to the more traditional open surgery used for an abdominal hys...