A vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina that is caused by the overgrowth of a certain type of fungus, Candida albicans. The symptoms include extreme itchiness around and in the vagina, pain during urination, pain during sex and more. This condition is very common and 75% of women will experience a vaginal yeast …
If you are expecting a child, you may getting curious and even a little bit nervous about the delivery process. There is no need to be nervous! Your Obstetrician and/or Midwife will be there with you every step of the way. However, being informed about the different child-birth scenarios, including an Episiotomy, can be helpful …
If you are a menopausal or post-menopausal woman and have experienced weight gain since you hit menopause, you are not alone! Everyday, women who are in Menopause or who have already gone through Menopause visit their Gynecologists complaining about weight gain. The cause of Menopause related weight gain is not clearly known at this time. …
Miscarriage is a term that is used to describe a pregnancy that ends on its own, within the first twenty weeks of gestation. It is the most common type of pregnancy loss, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Sadly, miscarriage is a reality for many women. Studies show that anywhere from 10% to …
If you have had an abnormal PAP test, you are not alone. Many women have abnormal results on one or more PAP tests during their lifetime. So, what is the next step? The first step is not to panic. One abnormal result on a PAP does not mean that you have cervical cancer. A PAP …
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has recently recommended that all couples of reproductive age who are attempting to conceive be offered pre-conceptual genetic testing. The purpose of this testing is to identify those couples who are carriers of a variety of conditions that could affect their children. Carriers of genetic diseases do not …
It is a familiar story for many women who have delivered children. You are in an exercise class or jogging and instead of concentrating on the exercise, you are busy worrying about whether or not you will have an accident. Or maybe you are volunteering at your child’s school and have to sneeze. Do you …
We know that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits both to newborn babies and their mothers. After all breast milk contains the perfect mix of vitamins, proteins and fats to help your baby grow and is easier to digest than formula. It can also help to boost your baby’s immune system and help him …
Fibrocystic Breast Condition (FBC), is a common condition that affects approximately 60% of women, primarily women between the ages of thirty and fifty. It is characterized by lumpiness and usually discomfort in one or both breasts. The lumpiness and discomfort associated with FBC is due to small breast masses or cysts that are benign (non-cancerous). …
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