Topic: Gynecology

There are a few reasons why it’s not a good idea to insert a tampon until you’re on your period. The general rule is: Only insert a tampon once menstrual […]

Probablemente habrás oído hablar mucho sobre las infecciones por hongos en los anuncios de la televisión y las revistas. La mayoría de las mujeres contrae por lo menos una infección […]

Yes, definitely! You can get HPV from anal sex, vaginal intercourse, oral sex, or simply by sexual contact. HPV and genital warts are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact during […]

Yes. If you don’t get treated, BV can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which can damage your reproductive organs, making it difficult to become pregnant later. The good news is there […]

It’s common to have irregular periods during the first year or two (after you start your period), but after that your periods should become more predictable. Irregular periods can be […]

It’s possible that you have bacterial vaginosis. However, you should make an appointment with your health care provider and get checked. Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal infection. Women […]

If you have a urinary tract infection (UTI), and it feels better, do you still need to finish the medicine and keep the appointment with your health care provider? Yes! […]

There can be different reasons for itchiness of the area around a women’s vagina (vulva). The medical term for the symptoms is “vulvitis” if the itchiness is just on the […]

Depending on how much water or other fluids you drink you may need to pee often, but it shouldn’t hurt. You should call your primary care provider (PCP) to see […]

So much of the information online talks about PCOS as being the leading cause of infertility, so being worried about becoming pregnant is understandable. However, this doesn’t mean that you […]