A recent study has shown that anxiety and depression in women could be connected to a lower chance of becoming pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study that began in 2007, included more than 23,000 women in Sweden who underwent IVF. Only over 4 percent of these women were diagnosed with depression or anxiety …
Do you know the most important way to stay healthy as a woman? It is checking in with your doctor regularly and letting them know when any suspicious symptoms arrive. Also, between those doctor visits, there are some at-home self-checks that you can do as well that can help identify a number of women’s health conditions …
As a woman, your health is very important. This is especially important as you get older. But don’t worry, there are plenty of changes you can make to improve your health! Here are just a few for you to try: Be sure to get preventive screenings and regular checkups: A great way to decrease your …
Vaginal discharge is an important function in the female reproductive system. This fluid is made by glands inside the vagina and cervix and its purpose is to carry away dead cells and bacteria. This process prevents infection and keeps the vagina internally clean. The amount, odor and hue varies, depending on the time in your …
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 …
3 Common Vaginal Issues & How to Deal with Them Vaginitis What is it? Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that usually results in discharge, itching and pain. You might be prone to vaginitis if you recently stopped using antibiotics, if you suffer from diabetes, or your hormone levels are fluctuating. Hormone level flux is …
There are lots of bacteria in the vagina. Some of these bacteria are healthy and useful to the body; others are not. Generally, the ‘good’ bacteria in the vagina help keep the ‘bad’ bacteria in check. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) occurs when somethings disrupts the balance between these two categories of bacteria. Researchers are unsure what …
Did you know: Vaginal dryness (Atrophic vaginitis) involves inflammation of the vagina due to decreased lubrication and thinning or shrinking of vaginal tissues. 5 things that could be causing vaginal dryness: Hormonal changes: Changes in hormones are one of the most common causes of vaginal dryness. A hormonal change happens due to a decrease in estrogen …
What is Vaginal Dryness? Hormone changes during menopause can make the vaginal walls thinner, which leads to diminished lubrication. This lack of lubrication leads to pain during sex; it can also cause persistent discomfort in the pelvic region. Here are the key effects of vaginal dryness: Burning Loss of sex drive Pain during intercourse Light …
Bacterial vaginosis is one of the most common causes of vaginal infections, especially for women of childbearing age. What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? Usually bacterial vaginosis is developed after sexual intercourse with a new partner. Although it is most commonly found in women who have sexual intercourse with more than one partner in a short …
