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Vaginal Cysts

For example, women may get an inclusion cyst after they have an episiotomy (a surgical cut used to enlarge the vaginal opening during childbirth) o...

Mysterious Ailment

Women with PCOS have excessively high levels of male hormones, such as testosterone. And, as evidenced by the irregular periods, women with PCOS do...

Medical Conditions Doctors Miss

Researchers asked the latter group if they had ever been told they had weak or failing kidneys, and only 20% of the men and 5% of the women said th...

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for Women

“We know there are documented nutritional gaps in Americans’ diets, including vitamins C, D, E, calcium, and magnesium, among others,” says Andrew ...

Vulvodynia

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition of the vulva (outer female genitals). But it may make the pain worse. Physical therapy, which involves exerc...

Cervicitis

Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix -- the lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina. If your doctor suspects you have cervicitis, th...

Endometriosis Symptoms

Belly pain that makes you hunch over can hurt your back, too. Endometriosis can affect nerves that connect to your groin, hips, and legs. But if yo...

What is Endometrial Ablation?

An endometrial ablation is a procedure your doctor might consider if you bleed between your menstrual periods, have a heavy flow, or have periods t...

What is a Hysteroscopy?

If you’ve ever had a Pap smear, your doctor has probably used one during that procedure, too. The procedure can give them an up-close look at your ...

UTIs During Pregnancy

Bacteria cause most UTIs. Anyone can get one, but they're most common in women, and they can be extra concerning if you're pregnant. Leftover urine...

What's The Treatment for Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

You should not have sex while you’re undergoing treatment for PID, and neither should your partner. If you have it, most likely your doctor will gi...

Guide to Healthy Grilling

You might be worried about grilling because you've heard that eating charred meat could increase the risk of getting certain cancers. As fat from t...