Gaining weight despite diet and exercise, having an emotional outburst over the slightest mishap, energy slumps, skin issues, hair thinning, trouble sleeping, and a sluggish sex drive are all common issues women face. It's easy to chalk these things up to the natural progression of aging or the grind of daily stress. Yet, the truth ...
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One of the most frustrating and embarrassing things a woman can deal with is unexplained burning, soreness, itching, or pain "down there." These discomforts not only interfere with daily life and intimacy but also pose a challenge when it comes to identifying the underlying cause, given the numerous medical conditions that may exhibit similar symptoms. ...
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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a real pain—literally. They leave you in agony and often recur over and over again. In fact, statistics show that 27% of women will experience another UTI within 6 months of their first one. No doubt, UTIs seem to have a mind of their own. Just when you think you're ...
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Are you feeling tired and irritable? Noticing that your hair is thinning and your waistline expanding? How about your sex life? Is your drive at an all-time low, and intercourse not as "exciting" as it once was? You might think these things are just an unfortunate result of getting older or from everyday stress, but ...
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Bacterial vaginosis, or BV, is an imbalance of healthy bacteria in your vagina. When certain types of bacteria (anaerobes) outnumber the good bacteria (lactobacilli), you can get BV. Bacterial vaginosis is a common infection, affecting 1 in 3 women at some point in their lives. Some women have recurring cases of BV. However, many women ...
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If you are experiencing unexplained bleeding, heavy or inconsistent menstrual periods, or unusual discharge, uterine polyps aren't typically the first cause to come to mind. Uterine polyps, also known as endometrial polyps, are not a condition most women are familiar with, but they aren't rare. Up to 3 in 10 women will have uterine polyps ...
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The CDC estimates that nearly 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) occur each year in the United States. That’s a lot of sexually transmitted diseases. And it’s not just happening to other people; you or someone close to you might have an STD and not even know it. STDs are caused by bacteria, parasites, ...
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It is estimated that there are more than 20 million cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the United States every year. That’s more than half of the population! And while most people think of STDs as a problem that only affects young people, the truth is that anyone can get an STD, regardless of their ...
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It is important to know about female genital warts because they are a common sexually transmitted infection. Female genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus or HPV, which is a virus that can be passed through skin contact with an infected person. It is possibl
