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Could it Be a Yeast Infection?

UpToDate: 'Candida vulvovaginitis: Clinical manifestations and diagnosis,' 'Clinical findings in women with vaginitis (Graphic 68759),' 'Patient ed...

What is a TSH Test?

A TSH test is done to find out if your thyroid gland is working the way it should. TSH levels typically fall between 0.4 and 4.0 milliunits per lit...

Vaginal Bleeding After Birth: When to Call a Doctor

If you have a vaginal delivery or Cesarean section, you’ll have vaginal bleeding and discharge after birth. You might bleed a little more when you ...

Understanding Graves' Disease -- Diagnosis and Treatment

Once the doctor has decided that your Graves' disease is effectively under control, you will still need to have routine checkups to make sure that ...

What are Endometrial Cysts?

You may not know you have a cyst until your doctor feels it during a pelvic exam or sees it on ultrasound. If you’re not in pain and the cyst is sm...

Spotting Between Periods

Spotting is different from persistent bleeding, and any woman with persistent, heavy, or prolonged bleeding should make an appointment to get it ch...

Menstrual Cramps

Menstrual cramps are throbbing, aching cramps you get in your lower belly just before and during your period. If it turns out that your cramps aren...

Testing for and Removing Lead Paint

And the younger they are, the greater the chance a child may put chips of peeling paint, lead dust, or lead-contaminated soil in their mouth. Not a...

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...