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Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common of three vaginal infections that fall under the category known as vaginitis. The other two infections are trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease, and the fungal infection commonly known as a yeast infection. READ MORE

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Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common of three vaginal infections that fall under the category known as vaginitis. The other two infections are trichomoniasis, a sexually transmitted disease, and the fungal infection commonly known as a yeast infection. READ MORE

If your vagina won't let anything in, you're not broken. You may have vaginismus. Read what you can do to help.

You may be taking opioids unnecessarily. A conversation with your doctors on your pain management options can help.

Learn what to consider when it comes to pain management options

This condition can be embarrassing and intrusive, but it can be treated

Unlike breast cancer, cervical cancer may not be a female disease you hear about every day. However, both cervical cancer and the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer—HPV—are prevalent and worth every woman's attention. READ MORE

What you need to know about keeping your gut and vaginal microbiomes in balance.

I thought there was something wrong with my plus-sized female body, until I learned I wasn't alone in my struggle with chronic yeast.

Our expert explains how your vagina keeps itself clean.

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A side effect of hot summer days is more yeast infections because yeast thrives in warm, moist environments. Learn how you can avoid these uncomfortable infections.

A hysterectomy affects your sex life, along with other parts of your life, so it's important to understand all the options before having a hysterectomy.

We've all heard myths about feminine health and reproduction issues. An OB/GYN debunks some of these myths and shares some facts.