Leukorrhea is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the female, most typically abnormal levels (high or low) of estrogen. Leukorrhea is the medical term denoting a vaginal discharge that mostly occurs in pregnant women. The condition is caused by...
Pregnancy changes so many things about a woman's body, including the way it functions. Some of the changes are enjoyable, such as thicker nails, healthier hair and sometimes a larger bust. Other changes prove less than desirable, such as gas,...
By 15 weeks along a woman may experience numerous symptoms of pregnancy including nausea, vomiting, headaches, fatigue, backaches and unusual vaginal discharge. Vaginal discharge in pregnancy can be a normal symptom of the bodily changes a woman...
The female hormone estrogen, works to develop and maintain the female organs and their normal healthy functions. A deficiency of estrogen in the body may cause vulvar dryness, itching and redness, as well as painful sexual intercourse. These...
NuvaRing is a contraceptive medication composed of ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel. It is a ring that is inserted into the vagina for three weeks and removed for one week to allow for menstrual bleeding. A new ring is inserted seven days after...
While all women have some degree of vaginal discharge on a daily basis, pregnant women will notice an increase in the production of their vaginal secretions. This is just one of many changes they will undergo throughout the course of their...
Bleeding during pregnancy can be scary. Many women associate bleeding with impending miscarriage, and worry that they're losing the baby. There are many reasons, however, for bleeding during pregnancy, some of which are completely normal and don't...
The glands in a healthy vagina produce mucus. Normal vaginal mucus is slightly acidic and is comprised mostly of water, mucin and albumin, a water-soluble protein found in the tissue of mammals. Lactobacilli, beneficial bacteria, flourish in a...
Not to be confused with a derivative of the bottlebrush shrub, also known as the buckeye tree or Callistemon, the bottlebrush herb comes from the Equisetum arvense plant and is more commonly known by the name horsetail. A creeping perennial plant...
Ginkgo nuts come from the Ginkgo biloba tree and are used in Chinese, Korean and Japanese cuisine. The texture of a ginkgo nut is similar to a soybean and has a sweet flavor that pairs well with meat and vegetables. It is also used in some...
