Chlamydia What is chlamydia and how common is it? How do you get chlamydia? What are the symptoms of chlamydia? How is chlamydia diagnosed? Who should get tested for chlamydia? What is the treatment for chlamydia? What should I do if I have chlamydia? What health problems … [Read more...] about Chlamydia
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? What causes BV? What are the signs of BV? How can I find out if I have BV? How is BV treated? Is it safe to treat pregnant women who have BV? Can BV cause medical problems? How can I prevent BV? See … [Read more...] about Bacterial Vaginosis
STD Overview
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview What is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? How many people have STDs? How do you get an STD? What are the symptoms of STDs? How do you get tested for STDs? Can STDs cause health problems? How are STDs … [Read more...] about STD Overview
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Yeastie Beasties What is a vaginal yeast infection?A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when … [Read more...] about Vaginal Yeast Infections
Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes
In the Journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Caren G. Solomon, an associate physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston and leader of a team reported that Women who have irregular or very long menstrual cycles have a higher risk of developing diabetes. "Over … [Read more...] about Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes