Many women get vaginal infections at some point in their lives. For some, this will be a one time occurrence. For others, this will continue to happen periodically throughout their lives. Many women are embarrassed by these conditions, and while this is understandable, the larger issue should be seeking treatment. Vaginitis is one of...
Bacterial vaginosis, also known as BV, is a type of vaginal infection which is also the most common. Although more commonly found in sexually active women, the illness is not defined as a sexually transmitted disease as it is not contagious or transmitted through intercourse. BV is caused by an imbalance of the body’s...
Hair loss for a woman can be very difficult to face but is quite common. When there is first a sign that what is lost is more than normal a doctor should be consulted. Be aware that 50 to 100 strands a day is normal, more than that and it may be a problem....
Proper hygiene is something that all people aspire to have. Not only is it unpleasant to be working and dealing with people who do not pay proper attention to their bodily odours, it is unpleasant to be the one with poor hygiene. But more than simply trying to get along with other people, not...
There are simple steps you can take to keep your vagina healthy. Soap and water are just part of the of what is required. Paying attention to fluid intake is just as important in avoiding the bad bacteria that cause vaginosis. One of the most common causes of visits to the gynecologist is the...
A very common infection in women is BV or bacterial vaginosis. One out of three women ends up having it over the course of her life. Statistics estimate that 0.24% of American women have it, among which 16% are pregnant. Unlike common belief, it is not transmitted sexually, though it is fairly common for...
Menopause is the cessation of menstruation due to decline in ovarian function that every woman experiences in their late 40s or early 50s. Menopause signals the end of the fertile phase in women’s life. This major hormonal change does not occur abruptly and suddenly and in most women this change takes place without the...
