Learning that you have a sexually transmitted disease (STD or STI, sexually transmitted infection) is scary. Depending on the type of disease, you may deal with pain, unsightly discharge, and a list of other unpleasant symptoms. You’ll also deal with…
Going to the gynecologist is hardly anyone’s favorite activity. You have to step on a scale and hear how much you weigh. You have to fully undress in a cold room with fluorescent lights. You have to sit there, naked,…
When it comes to “freaking out worthy” events, being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease comes pretty close to the top. What will happen to your nether regions (or your throat)? Do they have a cure? How are you going…
You may be asking yourself, “is it normal to have vaginal odor?” If you’re experiencing unfamiliar scents from your vagina, you’re not alone. In fact, this is an ordinary situation for most women. Vaginas emit natural odors, but what exactly…
Every woman who has had a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows they are no fun. They cause painful urination, pelvic pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. They can also be dangerous. If the bacteria from a UTI travel from…
Having a yeast infection is a feeling that many women are all too familiar with. Between the burning, itching and pain of a yeast infection, it can hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But nearly…
Pap tests or Pap smears provide an easy way to detect signs of cervical abnormalities that can relate to cancer and various other diseases. A Pap smear is a common procedure for women and can be performed by your OB/GYN…
Postpartum Urinary Incontinence | Urinary Incontinence After Childbirth After giving birth, your vaginal canal and pelvic floor muscles get pretty beat up. Urinary leaking or incontinence, painful abrasions, and constipation, and other pelvic floor damage are all a big factor…
What Is a Yeast Infection? A yeast infection is a vaginal condition that irritates the vagina, extreme itching of the outer vaginal area (vulva) and “cottage cheese” like vaginal discharge. Symptoms are due to an overgrowth of yeast, called Candida…
Women serve an important role in the medical community today. However, they took a long and courageous path to get there. Many women paved the way for medical advancements throughout history, but these three women were pioneers on the road…
