Topic: Gynecology

It’s true that menstrual periods can be easy for some teens and women, but others can have painful cramps. The medical word for the discomfort is called: “dysmenorrhea”, (pronounced dis-men-o-ree-a) […]

Missed period: The most common symptom of pregnancy is a missed period. Some women can have spotting or very light bleeding in the very beginning when the fertilized egg attaches […]

There can be different reasons for your symptoms. You could have a yeast infection. If you are sexually active it’s possible that you could have an STI. You could be […]

The hymen is a membrane that partially or in some cases completely covers the entrance to the vagina. There’s a tiny hole in the hymen that allows menstrual blood flow.

No, you don’t have to have surgery. Labial hypertrophy (pronounced: lay-bee-al hi-per-tro-fee) is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). This isn’t […]

Leukorrhea is the medical name for normal vaginal discharge. You may notice it in your underwear. It’s usually thick and sticky. It can be white or yellow, but it doesn’t […]

Although women are most fertile during the middle part of her cycle, there’s a chance a woman can become pregnant ANY TIME she has unprotected intercourse, AND pregnancy can happen […]

Although not often thought of as a home remedy, healthy eating and exercise can help to treat irregular bleeding. If you are having irregular periods, it’s best to make an […]

Labial hypertrophy is a long name that means the enlargement of the labia (sometimes called the vaginal lips). This isn’t a serious condition. It can be normal, but it can […]

The biggest mistake people make when it comes to removing blood stains from sheets or clothing (whether it’s from a bloody nose or your menstrual period) is to use hot […]