About Women's Health: You and Your Vagina

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we discuss all things vaginal. Have a healthy week! Tracee Vaginal Douching A vaginal douche is a process of rinsing or cleaning the vagina by forcing water or another solution into the vaginal cavity to flush away vaginal discharge or other contents. Vaginal douches are available over-the-counter and are made in a variety of fragrances by several manufacturers; they are also available by prescription to treat certain conditions or prepare for certain procedures. See More About:  hygiene  vaginal infections  vaginal discharges Bacterial Vaginitis Answers to frequently asked questions about bacterial vaginosis or BV. Covers signs and symptoms of bacterial vaginosis, as well as diagnosis, treatments, prevention, and BV during pregnancy. Vaginal Discharge Do you know the difference between normal vaginal discharge and abnormal vaginal discharge? Did you know that having a vaginal discharge is normal? Let's take a look at various types of vaginal discharges so that you'll know when you have an abnormal vaginal discharge. See More About:  vaginal discharges  vaginal ph  vaginal fluids 12 Ways To Prevent Vaginal Discharge and Infection Many factors can play a role in the occurrence of vaginal infections and discharge. What can you do to reduce your risk of vaginal infections? Practicing these simple tips significantly reduces your risk of getting a vaginal infection. See More About:  vaginal odor  vaginal discharge  vaginal itching Women's Health Ads Home Health Care Health Women 'S Health Tips to Health Whole Womans Health Featured Articles How To Perform Vaginal Self Exam Causes Of Vaginal Itching Vaginal Yeast Infection Bacterial Vaginosis FAQs Testing Vaginal pH At Home Women's Reproductive Health   More from About.com Managing Chronic Fatigue These 10 important lifestyle changes can help you better manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. More> When to Go on Safari Plan your safari around the seasons to ensure viewing conditions are good and the animals plentiful. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Sexual Health Causes Of Painful Sex Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Vaginal Sebeaceous Cysts Advertisement

About Women's Health: Reproductive Diseases - Improve Your Health

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to this week's About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we take a look at reproductive health diseases from cervical polyps to ovarian cysts and uterine fibroid tumors. Of course, there's lots more useful women's health information that you will want to know about. Have a healthy week! Tracee What Are Cervical Polyps While the cause of cervical polyps is not clear, there may be an association with chronic cervical inflammation, clogged cervical blood vessels, or an abnormal response to increased levels of estrogen. See More About:  cevix  reproductive health  pregnancy Uterine Fibroid Tumors Fibroid tumors are solid tumors which are made of fibrous tissue, hence the name 'fibroid' tumor. Most often fibroids occur as multiple tumor masses which are slow-growing and often cause no symptoms. See More About:  hysterectomy  uterine fibroid tumors  treatments Ovarian Cysts Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs, similar to blisters, that are common among women during their reproductive years. They form on the ovaries, the almond-sized organs on each side of the uterus. See More About:  ovarian cysts symptoms  ovarian cysts causes  ovarian cysts treatments Endometriosis Q&A A number of theories have been advanced, but no single theory explains all cases of endometriosis. For example, the most popular theory is called the Retrograde Menstruation Theory (promoted by Dr. John Sampson in the 1920's). He surmised that menstrual tissue flows backwards through the fallopian tubes and deposits on the pelvic organs where it seeds and grows. Later, researchers found that most women have retrograde flow. See More About:  dioxins  abnormal uterine bleeding  chronic pelvic pain Women's Health Ads Health Home Health Care Women 'S Health Health & Diseases Mens Health Clinic Featured Articles Fibrocystic Breast Disease Causes Of Pain During Sex Home Testing For Menopause What Is A Colposcopy? Preparing For Your Pap Smear And Pelvic Exam Q&A About Periods For Teens   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Improve Your Health 11 Steps To Health, Happiness, And Longevity Will DHEA Improve Your Well Being? Stress Busters Advertisement

About Women's Health: Pain, Pain, Pain - What You Can Do

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your weekly About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we take a look at Mittelschmerz, pelvic pain, menstrual cramps, and other important issues you need to know about your health. Have a healthy week! Tracee Pain Between Periods Have you ever experienced severe midcycle pain? Does pain and cramping seem to occur during ovulation? What you are experiencing may be Mittelschmerz. Mittelschmerz is a German word which translated literally means "middle pain." See More About:  ovulation  cramps  chronic pain Pelvic Pain Sooner or later, as women, most of us experience some degree of pelvic pain. How we respond to pelvic pain varies; some women are more bothered by pain than others. If pelvic pain is severe enough to disrupt your daily life for either a few days a month or for longer amounts of time, if pelvic pain increases overtime, or if you have experienced a recent increase in pain, you should talk with your health care provider to determine the cause. See More About:  pelvic pain causes  fibroid tumors  ovarian cysts Dysmenorrhea More than 50 percent of women experience dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain) for one or two days during menstruation. Menstrual cramps occur most often in teens; however, women in their twenties and older also suffer from painful periods. Would it surprise you to know that the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says that about one in ten women experience menstrual pain so severely that they are unable to perform their normal routine for one to three days each month? See More About:  irregular bleeding  first periods  abdominal pain Causes Of Pelvic Pain Acute pelvic pain is pain that starts over a short period of time anywhere from a few minutes to a few days. This type of pain is often a warning sign that something is wrong and should be evaluated promptly. See More About:  endometriosis  uterine fibroid tumors  pelvic adhesions Women's Health Ads Pain Severe Back Pain Womens Health Pain of Fibromyalgia Pelvic Pain Symptoms Featured Articles How To Make A Homemade Heating Pad Lupron Depot Facts, Side Effects, Benefits Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Bleeding Between Periods Endometriosis 10 Things To Know About Fibroid Tumors   More from About.com Best Places to Live in America One of the nicest aspects of living in the U.S. is the ability to choose from a huge variety of climates and lifestyles. More> Birth Control Myths & Facts How much do you know about birth control types, sex myths and pregnancy? Can you identify the myths verses the facts? More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Most Popular Articles Urinary Tract Infections 10 Causes Of Vaginal Bleeding After Sex Am I Pregnant? Advertisement