Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding): Causes, Self-Care and Treatment
By John Thoppil, MD
Menorrhagia is the medical term for abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding during your menstrual cycle. (1) What is a normal...
Read moreHow to Maintain Vaginal Health and Hygiene
By Jovana Lekovich, MD, FACOG
The vagina is like a self-cleaning oven. Just like any other natural body orifice (for instance, mouth, ears, or nose),...
Read moreWhat is Vaginal Thrush and How to Treat It?
By Paulami Guha, MD
Key Points Thrush refers to the overgrowth of a yeast species known as Candida albicans and can affect both men...
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Period Problems, According to a Gynecologist
By Christian Pope, MD
Menstrual irregularities are very common during the first few years after puberty. Once you enter into adolescence, your entire hormonal...
Read moreHow to Prevent and Treat Vaginitis
By Paulami Guha, MD
Key Points Vaginitis is the inflammation of the walls of the vagina due to an infection or irritation and can...
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