Vaginal Conditions | Other Conditions

From being hung upside down to applying cocaine, the cures have been weird and ineffective.

Here's what you need to know about the side effects of testosterone therapy on your vagina.

While not always serious, this repeating labial cyst has impacted one woman's sexual confidence.

The social and cultural trends of wearing very tight clothes could be damaging your body.

Experts weigh in on what you need to know to battle a swollen vagina.

The FDA mandated new research on this controversial treatment after banning it in 2019.

If you experience pain with vaginismus and penis-in-vagina sex, this could be your chance.

Sjögren's syndrome can lead to decreased moisture and impaired health in women.

My vagina had a 'Do not enter' sign. Coming out eased the pain, physically and emotionally.

If you're set on an insertive menstrual product, make a game plan.

Electrical impulses can build muscle strength after surgery and childbirth, or as you age.

It's possible to rebuild your libido while living with this vaginal muscle condition.

It's not just a childbirth issue—menopause also causes problems—but prevention is possible.

Xaciato, an antibiotic gel applied vaginally, offers an alternative to traditional methods.

Lichen sclerosus sticks around long term, so have a plan to manage the symptoms.

If you're experiencing unpleasant vulval sensations, vulvitis may be the cause.

The World Health Organization estimates up to 10,000 women develop this condition every year.

What life is like for women with underdeveloped wombs and vaginas.

This rare chronic pain disorder affects the nerve pathways in the pelvis.

When you just can't shake yeast overgrowth, your mood may be next to go.

If you develop GVHD after a bone marrow transplant, vaginal issues are common.

This common condition can't be prevented, but it can be easily treated at home or by a doctor.

While DIV is often confused with other vaginal conditions, treatment is possible.

While rare, this condition can have a devastating impact—but treatment is available.

Vaginal health issues do not have to be a death sentence for your sex life.

Explain how vaginismus impacts your life—and how it can affect your partner—before having sex.

This congenital condition can be scary, but a simple surgery is often the answer.

Preventing inflammation is key to keeping you safe from further complications.

A few lifestyle changes can stave off the condition.

If you’re among the 16 percent of women with vulvar pain, here’s what you need to know.

An imperforate hymen can affect your reproductive health, but the fix can be straightforward.

Learn how simple lifestyle changes can help prevent this uncomfortable condition.

Learn about the types of vaginal cancer, and the risk factors and symptoms to watch out for.

It's important to know the facts, as it affects millions of women in the U.S.

Diet, supplements, special baths and de-stressing are just a few of the treatments available.

While the cause of this chronic vulva pain is unknown, treatment is possible.

Here’s what you need to know about vaginismus, which can cause sex to be painful or impossible.

This cancer warning sign is another reason why you should never postpone your regular Pap test.

If uneven vaginal pH leads to bacterial vaginosis, you should know how to respond.

Understanding vaginal conditions can help with diagnosis, treatment and avoiding complications.

Misleading but common ideas around vaginal health may lead to harmful decisions.

Though less common today than it was in the 1980s and '90s, toxic shock syndrome is not gone.

Vulvar cancer is not common, but you need to identify symptoms early for good outcomes.