Vaginal dryness is characterized by the thinning and inflammation of the vagina walls due to changes in declining estrogen levels. It is a common condition especially in premenopausal and menopausal women, but it is also common in women of any age for different reasons. The main symptoms of vaginal dryness include: Frequent urination Prolonged periods …
You cannot get pregnant while breastfeeding Although breastfeeding is known to postpone ovulation, it does not mean that it prevents the possibility of a pregnancy. The chances of getting pregnant while breastfeeding are low, but pregnancy can still occur. You cannot get pregnant if you do not …
How do you prevent a recurring yeast infection? The main way a yeast infection is created is when the population of yeast in the vagina has greatly increased. Candida is a type of yeast fungus that lives within the vagina but in small numbers. If those numbers increase, an infection …
What is and IUD and what is a birth control implant? IUDs and a birth control implants have only two characteristics in common: they are both used to prevent pregnancy and neither can prevent sexually transmitted diseases. The IUD is a small, T-shaped device that your gynecologist inserts into …
75% of all women experience Yeast Infections in their lifetime. Are you experiencing vaginal itching, burning or irritation associated with a yeast infection? Eligible Participants Must Be: Between 18-64 years of age Diagnosis of yeast infection Other criteria may apply Qualified participants may receive study related care at no cost and compensation up to $760 (includes up to …
In a new pilot study, researchers discovered that women who experience more frequent hot flashes show changes in brain scans associated with a higher risk for cerebrovascular diseases. Past research has found connections between hot flashes and heart disease, but this study looks at hot flashes’ effect on blood flow problems in the brain …
It is common for women to experience abnormal vaginal bleeding at some point in their lives. Vaginal bleeding is abnormal when: You are not expecting your period The menstrual flow is lighter or heavier than usual Before age 9, when you are pregnant, or after menopause Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be caused by a variety of …
Yeast infections (or vulvovaginal candidiasis, to use the medical term) occur when the vagina has an excess of the yeast fungus candida. Small populations of candida live naturally in the gastrointestinal tract and other warm, moist areas of the body. Up to 3 in 4 women experience a vaginal yeast infection at least once in …
Iron deficiency is the most widespread nutritional deficiency in the U.S. You may be at elevated risk for an iron deficiency if you: Are a woman Are vegetarian or vegan Have an underactive thyroid Are pregnant Have celiac disease Have inflammatory bowel disease Make sure you know the signs of an iron deficiency; if left …
Since around 70 percent of women in the age range of perimenopause are employed, learning how to handle hot flashes at work is critical. Most women enter into perimenopause, a predatory phase before menopause, between the ages of 40 and 55. Perimenopause brings significant changes to the estrogen levels in a woman’s body, triggering a …
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