Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginal infection and inflammation. It is most prevalent in women who are in their reproductive years, but it can affect women of any age. It frequently develops after unprotected sexual intercourse with a new partner, and is extremely rare for a woman to have it if she…
A number of women use so-called feminine hygiene products which include intimate cleansers and wipes, douches, and even deodorants, in the hope to feel clean and fresh. In recent years, many a discussion on vaginal health have seen the rise of the mantra — “the vagina is a self-cleaning oven.” We take a look at…
The year 2020 came with a number of challenges on a scale we haven’t witnessed in a very long time. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the earth and had an impact on our everyday lives. This, sadly unsurprisingly, has had a detrimental effect on women as seen by women disproportionately affected and…
When diagnosed with cancer, it may be often linked to your family medical history, lifestyle choices, or something in the environment. While you don’t have control over your family history or your environment, healthy lifestyle choices such as a good diet, regular exercise, weight control, and quitting smoking are all within your control. Understanding the risks and learning…
Women have taken their sexual health into their own hands and most will use birth control at some point in their life. There are a number of birth control options available to choose from. Identifying the best contraception which will work for your lifestyle and family planning can be extremely rewarding because it lets you…
There are a number of theories on how COVID-19 affects pregnant women and their babies. Health experts don’t yet have a definitive answer for us either as not enough information is available. It was widely reported in the early days of COVID-19 that the coronavirus does not pose any negative effects in pregnancy. This was according to a…
The female reproductive system is extremely delicate, with even a little imbalance in the hormonal structure having a great impact on its functioning and health. It’s very important for women to take great care of the health of their reproductive system and be aware of the minor signs and symptoms of abnormality. Good reproductive health…
When it comes to your sexual and reproductive health, prevention is the best way to defend against future problems because you can’t always predict when or what types of problems may arise. The question then is: how do you know if your symptoms warrant a trip to the doctor? Any potentially serious signs may need…
Urinary incontinence is the accidental or unintentional loss of bladder control. It varies by severity from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to severe and frequent wetting. Urinary incontinence can occur at any age, with it occurring more often as people get older and even more common among women over the age of…
You’ve missed your period and you’re surprised why. Afterall, you’re on an oral contraceptive and you can’t be pregnant. There might be a simple reason for this, antibiotics! Now, we must say that most antibiotics do not have an effect on contraceptives, however, there are a few that interact with hormonal contraception and make it…