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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...

Menorrhagia (Heavy Period)

Menorrhagia is the medical term for unusually heavy or long menstrual periods. It’s always a good idea to talk with your doctor about your heavy pe...

D and C (Dilation and Curettage)

Although the D&C involves no stitches or cuts, the doctor cleanses the cervix with an antiseptic solution. For example, your doctor may insert ...

Breast and Nipple Discharge: what it Could Mean

Even if your doctor determines your breast discharge is abnormal, keep in mind that most pathological conditions that cause nipple discharge are no...

Breast Infection

In postmenopausal women, breast infections may be associated with chronic inflammation of the ducts below the nipple. These clogged ducts make the ...