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 …
Do You Have Vaginal Discomfort Associated with Bacterial Vaginosis? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study evaluating an investigational vaginal gel for females diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. You may qualify if you have a clinical diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis. Eligible participants must also not be non-pregnant females …
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a plastic device wrapped with copper or hormones that has a T shape. This device inhibits sperm from reaching an egg and therefore prevents the fertilization of an egg. The IUD is surgically inserted through the cervix into the vagina and it is …
According to recent studies, bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common type of vaginal infection in American women. BV is a type of infection that results from bacterial overgrowth in the vagina. The vagina is host to several types of bacteria that are considered “good,” and the body keeps these good bacteria in a healthy …
Are you interested in a research study of a new investigational birth control patch? If so, you may be eligible to participate in the SECURE Study- a clinical study of a new investigational birth control patch. Qualified participants must be sexually active at least once a month, need to use birth control, not wish …
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. …
