Topic: Gynecology

Girls with PCOS typically have irregular periods which means they may not ovulate (make eggs) on a regular basis. Most girls/women with PCOS ovulate some of the time though and […]

YES! It’s possible to become pregnant anytime that you have unprotected intercourse. Although a woman is most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, your body can make an […]

Most girls/women have normal vaginal fluid that helps clean and moisten the vagina. You are completely healthy and normal if your discharge is cloudy white has no odor or has […]

The “skin flap” that you describe sounds like it could be your labia, which are located on the outside of your vagina. You should have two labia, one on each […]

There are a few reasons that sex might be uncomfortable or hurt sometimes. Don’t try to tough it out. Pain is the body’s signal that something isn’t right! If you […]

I know someone who got bacterial vaginosis. How is it contracted and how do you get rid of it, especially never having intercourse? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an […]

A vaginal septum (pronounced vaj-i-null sep-tum) is when the vagina is divided into two sections. In the case of a “longitudinal septum”, the sections are vertical (up and down) creating […]

I think I may have a septate hymen, but I’m not sure. How can I tell for sure without going to a doctor? I don’t want to make an appointment […]

Showering every day with mild soap and warm water usually does the trick to feel clean and fresh in general, but if you have a vaginal discharge, itching, or vaginal […]

A Pap test is usually done at age 21, unless you have special risks such as an immune problem. If you have had unprotected intercourse and you have symptoms of […]