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Thyroid Problems

Through the hormones it produces, the thyroid gland influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body. The most common thyroid problems...

Understanding Breast Problems -- The Basics

Researchers are studying the incidence of breast lumps in women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Taking both hormones was shown to increase...

Vaginitis (Vaginal Infection)

This can make your vagina dry, a condition called atrophic vaginitis. Although they may have different symptoms, a diagnosis can be tricky even for...

Pap Smear

A Pap smear, also called a Pap test, is an exam a doctor uses to test for cervical cancer in women. If your test ends up being scheduled for that t...

Ovarian Cysts

In some women, their ovaries make a lot of small cysts. Other nonfunctional cysts may be caused by cancer. Ovarian cysts in women after menopause (...

Kegel Exercises

Kegel exercises are exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles. They can strengthen men’s pelvic floor muscles, too. They can make sex bette...

Hirsutism

Hirsutism is a condition in women in which you have a lot of hair growing in places where it usually does just for men.

Bartholins Cyst

If infection sets in (doctors call this an abscess), you’ll likely have extreme pain at the site of the cyst. If the cyst is large, it can make one...

Which Medicines Treat Endometriosis Pain?

Your doctor may advise you to take hormonal birth control on a continuous basis for three or more months to prevent you from having your period. If...

What are The Types of Abortion Procedures?

If you prefer heavy sedation, meaning you’re in a light sleep throughout the procedure, you can ask if a sedative medication can be given to you th...

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Abnormal uterine bleeding is when you bleed outside of your normal monthly period. When one of your ovaries releases an egg (called ovulation), cer...

What is Kava Kava?

Don't take it for longer than 3 months, and avoid drinking alcohol while you’re using it. They act much like alcohol on your brain, making you feel...