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Vaginal Health
How Botox Is Used to Treat Vaginismus
Typically a cosmetic treatment, Botox is also used to treat some sexual health conditions.
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Vaginal Health
Is Your Vagina Too Tight?
By Hannah Shewan Stevens
Vaginal tightness could be a warning sign of hypertonic pelvic floor.
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Vaginal Health
Can Bacterial Vaginosis Be Transmitted Sexually? Research Says Yes
By Edgary Rodríguez R.
Bacterial imbalance in the vagina may transmit to male partners and cause reinfection in women.
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Vaginal Health
What Are Vaginal Cysts and Do They Go Away?
By Reniel Anca
Feeling a lump in your vagina? Here's what to do next.
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Vaginal Health
What Causes Cyclical Pain During Sex?
By Coralle Skye
When pelvic exams and other procedures don't reveal a cause, some common conditions are likely.

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Vaginal Health
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Vaginal Health
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Vaginal Health
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Vaginal Health
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By Alex Denny
Being there during this difficult time may mean more than you know.
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Vaginal Health
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Vaginal Health
What's the Link Between Bacterial Vaginosis and Menopause?
By Risa Kerslake
Hormonal changes are the main reason BV is prevalent in menopausal women.