Vulvar/Vaginal Issues
These are common reasons for gynecological office visits. Symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge (where the color, quantity or smell is abnormal), itching, pain/burning and lesions (or
These are common reasons for gynecological office visits. Symptoms include abnormal vaginal discharge (where the color, quantity or smell is abnormal), itching, pain/burning and lesions (or
Pain in the pelvic area (where the female reproductive organs are located) may indicate a problem that needs to be addressed. Causes of pelvic pain
There are different causes of abnormal uterine bleeding or abnormal menses. Some women have heavy menstrual bleeding (with blood clots) or bleed for prolonged periods, while
A pap smear is obtained by gently scraping cells from the cervix. It helps to screen for abnormal cervical cells which may progress to cervical cancer
Every woman needs to practice Family Planning. She should decide when to start having children, the spacing between them, and when to stop. There are different types
This covers the health of young girls as their bodies develop into adulthood. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Academy of
These refer to operations that are carried out on parts of the female reproductive system – cervix, uterus, tubes, and ovaries. (Examples include removal of ovarian
The definition of menopause is the cessation of menstrual bleeding. This may occur naturally or surgically when the ovaries (female organs that produce estrogen) are
There is the misconception that most cases of breast cancer occur in those that have a family history. What is true is that those with
If you are trying to lose weight, you are definitely not alone! Almost 60% of U.S, women reported trying to lose weight at one time or