Lose weight. Get organized. Spend less, save more. These are the new year resolutions you’re heard a million times. Fitness and financial goals are important, but what about your sexual health? Ignoring your sexual health could have serious ramifications. All the other resolutions are pointless if a risky sex life compromises your health. This year, …
Does something seem off, down there? You may have a vaginal infection. We have gynecologist Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, MD here to explain the different types of vaginal infections. Could you or a loved one living with a Vaginal Infection? Contact Segal Institute at 1-877-SEGAL-88 to see if you if you qualify for a clinical research …
Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, are the most common type of abnormal bleeding from the uterus. A woman’s period is considered heavy if there is enough blood to soak a tampon or pad every hour for several hours. When painful, heavy menstruation is severe, it can interfere with your daily routine and your sleep. The …
Vaginal infections cannot always be prevented. But here are some steps you can take to improve your overall vaginal health: Keep your genital area clean. Washing the outside of your vagina and bottom on a daily basis is highly recommended, and try to use a milder type of soap. After going to the bathroom, the …
All women may experience unusually heavy menstrual bleeding during their menstrual periods from time to time. In most cases, unusually heavy bleeding may not signify something in particular. But, how can you know when your bleeding is abnormally heavy? By keeping a menstrual diary! Take notes during every menstrual cycle on how often you needed …
A vaginal infection can be a disturbing and uncomfortable condition. Almost every woman experiences at least one type of vaginal infection through her life. They range from severe to very mild infections, and women are often not aware that they have or had one. Here are the some of the most common types of vaginal …
Can maintaining a good vaginal health, help prevent yeast infections? The answer is yes. Although having a yeast infection does not necessarily mean that your vagina is not healthy or clean, vaginal hygiene can help you prevent a yeast infection in several different ways. Vaginal yeast infections are …
Maintaining good vaginal hygiene is a necessity for all women. A healthy vagina is naturally acidic and is rich in quantities of yeast, which is beneficial for your genital health. It is important to keep the pH of your vagina at a normal level. A healthy vagina …
Vaginal itchiness can be an unpleasant and uncomfortable feeling. Many women often assume that vaginal itchiness is a symptom of a vaginal infection. Although this could be the case, there are other things that vaginal itchiness could indicate. So, what are some conditions that vaginal itchiness is linked with? Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): BV is …
Uterine fibroids (or uterine myoma) are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that are common during menstrual cycles and childbearing years. What should you know about uterine fibroids? Fibroids are a common condition in women between 30 to 50 years of age. Studies report that 20% -80% of women develop fibroids by the age of 50. …
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