Topic: Gynecology
Menstrual Period: How to Prepare for your First Period
Updated 10 September 2022 under Health Guides.Ever wondered about how to prepare for your first period? A great place to start is by understanding the “why” – why does a uterus menstruate? Next, get to know […]
Read more »Epilepsy: Pregnancy Planning
Updated 22 June 2022 under Health Guides.Can I get pregnant if I have epilepsy? Yes! Women with epilepsy – just like women without epilepsy – are able to become pregnant and have children. Some women have […]
Read more »How would I find my “clit” aka my clitoris? I have tried using a mirror to see where it is, but I can’t find it. I read online that people can have a condition called clitoris atrophy, where the clit shrinks causing them to lose feeling and sensation. Do you think this happening to me, since I can’t find it?
Updated 16 September 2022 under Ask Us.This is a great question! People who were born with female reproductive organs have a clitoris. The clitoris is a small sensory organ that is made up of nerves and […]
Read more »Are anal and vaginal douching products like Summer’s Eve® safe to use?
Updated 7 October 2022 under Ask Us.Great question! Let’s talk about the difference between vaginal and anal douching and their safety. One of the many amazing things about your vagina is that it’s self-cleaning. If you’ve […]
Read more »Abnormal Pap Tests
Updated 10 June 2021 under Health Guides.You may have been told by your health care provider (HCP) that your Pap test results were abnormal. Maybe you’re worried and wondering what this means and how it will affect […]
Read more »Amenorrhea
Updated 1 December 2021 under Health Guides.Amenorrhea, pronounced “a-men-or-re ah” means absent or no menstrual periods. If you haven’t had your period yet or you’ve missed a few periods, you’re probably wondering what’s going on with your body. […]
Read more »Chlamydia
Updated 2 July 2021 under Health Guides.Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US. It’s caused by bacteria that can infect the vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, anus, urethra, throat, or eye. […]
Read more »Pregnancy: Ectopic/Tubal Pregnancy and Miscarriage
Updated 20 July 2021 under Health Guides.Normal pregnancy: A normal pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants inside of the uterus. The fertilized egg continues to grow developing into a fetus. Ectopic pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy happens when […]
Read more »Estrogen/Progestin Hormonal Injections
Updated 18 February 2021 under Health Guides.Mesigyna® (Norigynon, Mesigyna Instayect, Mesygest, and No 3 injectable Norigynon) and Cyclofem® (Lunelle, Cyclofemina, Feminena, Novafem, Lunella, and Cyclo-Provera) are two brand names of combination hormone injections. Cyclofem® and Mesigyna® […]
Read more »Hormonal Implants
Updated 26 April 2021 under Health Guides.Hormonal implants are a type of birth control in the shape of a tiny tube that is placed under the skin of a woman’s upper arm. The implant prevents pregnancy […]
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