Category: Women’s Health

Women's Health

5 Most Common Diseases For Females

Any disease can rise up to affect our lives at any point in time. However there are some conditions that affect females in a manner that can reduce one’s quality of life. These diseases include: 1. Obesity 2. Chronic diseases (hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes) 3. Fertility issues 4. Osteoporosis 5. Cancer   Signs and Symptoms Many of these diseases do not have obvious signs, and tend to remain in hiding until the disease has progressed

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Male Sexual Health

Explainer: Everything You Need to Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

What is an STD? The term STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, and is a term of reference to any disease that is transmitted from person to person through sexual contact. While most people consider sexual contact to be unprotected vaginal intercourse, it is only one form of sexual contact. The term “sexual contact” also refers to unprotected anal or oral sex with another person. When there is any form of sexual contact with someone

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Abnormal Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal Discharge – What Is Considered Abnormal?

Unlike their male counterparts, it is quite normal for women to have vaginal discharge. There is no standard amount of discharge, as some have it daily, whereas others experience it once in a while. It can also be light and intermittent, or heavy and continuous. In general, healthy vaginal discharge is one that is clear or whitish, may have a slight odour that is not strong smelling, and may even leave a yellow stain on

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Vaginal Pain

Vaginal Pain – Causes And Possible Complications

An often worrying and discomforting condition caused by a range of health issues, vaginal pain is something that affects women of all ages. This condition can be caused by infections, hormone related problems or even cysts. The pain can be located on the outer genital region at the vulva involving the skin and labia or even within the walls of the vagina. Causes of Vaginal Pain Vaginal pain during periods or menstruations are often associated

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