IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What are UTIs and how do they happen? 02 / The vaginal microbiota and UTIs 03 / What role does vaginal pH play? 04 / How to support a healthy vaginal pH balance 05 / Can a UTI go away on its own? When to see a doctor 06 / …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Knowing your body is powerful 02 / How vulva mapping can be beneficial 03 / How to try vulva mapping 04 / The myth of the perfect vulva If you’re new to the practice, vulva mapping is a complicated-sounding term for getting well acquainted with your own vulva anatomy: what …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Breast or nipple itching during PMS 02 / 8 reasons your boobs or nipples are suddenly itchy 03 / Could itchiness be a sign of breast cancer? 04 / How to treat itchy nipples If you’ve ever experienced itchy nipples before your period, you’re not alone. Itchy nipples or breasts …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why you should be checking your cervix 02 / How to check your cervix: Step-by-step 03 / What does the cervix feel like? 04 / What to look for when checking your cervix 05 / How to manually check your cervix 06 / How to visually check your cervix It’s …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Why you don’t actually have to clean inside your vagina 02 / Breaking the stigma of a “dirty vagina” 03 / Cleaning your vulva versus vagina 04 / How to pick a gentle, safe cleanser 05 / How to wash your vulva: The step-by-step guide 06 / Keeping your vulva …
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Breast pain is rarely a sign of breast cancer—but it’s still worth paying attention to. Here’s what you need to know about sore boobs (and when to report it to your doctor). IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / The different types of breast pain 02 / What causes boob pain? 03 / My boobs are sore, …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is vulvodynia, really? 02 / Vulvodynia symptoms 03 / When to see a doctor about vulva pain 04 / Causes of vulvodynia 05 / Vulvodynia treatment 06 / Resources & key takeaways What the Sex and the City episode got wrong about this painful condition It’s the HBO series …
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“Pending analysis shows that cervical cancer rates have gone down over the past two decades—in line with HPV vaccine uptake and an increase in Pap smear screenings for prevention.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Phase 3 treatment emerges for uterine fibroids 02 / Link between secondhand smoke and birth outcomes 03 / Cervical cancer rates …
At the one-month mark, 52.8% of participants cited that their new method improved their sex life (26.1% “improved a lot” vs 26.7% “improved a little”). IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Does contraception increase sexual pleasure? 02 / Breast cancer research shows favorable results for BCT 03 / Fast track for endometrial cancer immunotherapy Briefing you …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is PID – and is it serious? 02 / What causes PID? 03 / Who’s at risk for PID? 04 / Symptoms of PID 05 / How to treat PID 06 / PID prevention & additional resources Here’s what to know about PID May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month—and …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s pelvic floor physical therapy all about? 02 / What’s pelvic floor dysfunction? 03 / How does PFPT help with pelvic floor dysfunction? 04 / In-person pelvic floor physical therapy vs. at-home exercises 05 / Pelvic floor muscle exercises to try at home How to tone, stretch, and strengthen your …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Breaking down the connection between headaches and hormones 02 / What causes hormonal migraines? 03 / What’s the difference between a hormonal headache and a hormonal migraine? 04 / Hormonal migraines vs. headaches: Signs & symptoms 05 / How to cure hormonal migraines 06 / Hormonal headaches & migraines: Key …
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“The study found that the sensitivity for detecting atypia using AI was greater than 96%, and it was more specific for high-grade, or more progressive, lesions.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / AI’s next venture: The Pap smear 02 / Updates in cervical cancer treatment after hysterectomy 03 / Hypertension during pregnancy & neurodevelopmental outcomes 04 …
IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What are the key hormones that affect people with uteruses? 02 / The top 5 signs of hormonal imbalances 03 / Key takeaways Hormones: They’re not just relevant during puberty, folks (although they’re definitely to blame for those zit-riddled middle school picture day photos your parents still keep framed and …
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IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? 02 / Bacterial vaginosis signs & symptoms 03 / Causes of BV 04 / Is BV considered an STI? 05 / How to get rid of BV: Bacterial vaginosis treatment 06 / Bacterial vaginosis: Key takeaways Everything you need to know about BV causes, symptoms, …
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“In total, these researchers found that pregnant people who had better cardiovascular health at the 28-week gestational age were significantly associated with their child also having better cardiovascular health at ages 10-14.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / New treatment for uterine fibroids, pending FDA review 02 / No rest for restless leg syndrome 03 / …
“Potential benefits of cannabis vaginal suppositories include pain management, the reduction of inflammation, and localized muscle relaxation.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / What’s the difference between CBD & THC? 02 / What’s a suppository? 03 / Evidence for & against weed suppositories 04 / What can CBD & THC suppositories help with? 05 / How …
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“Vaginal odor, along with discharge, is completely normal and is usually nothing more than a sign of a healthy vagina.” IN THIS ARTICLE 01 / Not all vaginal odor means trouble 02 / Abnormal vaginal odor: When to get checked out 03 / Common vaginal infections 04 / How infections happen 05 / How to …
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