Vaginal Health

Vaginal Conditions

UTIs
Yeast Infections
Other Conditions

UTIs

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A New Vaccine Could Be a Game Changer for People With Recurrent UTIs

Here's what you need to know about MV140, also known as Uromune.

by Jennifer Sizeland

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Suffering From Recurrent UTIs? This Supplement Might Help

D-mannose could be worth adding to your regimen to ward off infections.

by Emily Courter

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A Pair of Little-Known Glands Can Be the Source of Recurrent UTIs

An infected Skene's gland may be the cause of your bladder discomfort.

by Jennifer Sizeland

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Can a Pap Smear Can Lead to a UTI?

You may experience abnormal or frequent urination—but is it a symptom of a full-blown infection?

by Ashley Broadwater

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Yeast Infections

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How Long Do I Have to Wait for Sex After a Yeast Infection?

What the experts have to say about the impact of a yeast infection on your sex life.

by Kitti Palmai

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Can You Get a Yeast Infection From Stress?

Take care of your mental health or you may see the ramifications in your vagina.

by Kate Daniel

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Newly Approved Drug Promises Relief for Chronic Yeast Infections

But Vivjoa comes with a few catches, including who can use it safely.

by Alexandra Frost

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At-Home Yeast Infection Tests—Do They Work?

You might want to still get your doctor's professional opinion.

by Casey Clark

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Other Conditions

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The Patchy History of Vaginal Pain Treatments

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

by María Cristina Lalonde

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Can Testosterone Cause Vaginal Atrophy?

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

by Nayanika Guha

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My Bartholin's Cyst Keeps Recurring

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

by Lisa Tadiwa

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The Best Clothing for Pelvic Floor Health

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

by Edgary Rodríguez R.

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