Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotic medications used for the treatment of bacterial infections. Patients who are prescribed a fluoroquinolone antibiotic should take their medication for the entire course for which it is prescribed. Stopping...
Pregnancy is a condition that is constantly changing over a nine-month period. When a woman first becomes pregnant, she may feel wonderful at the start as her body fosters a new life. While some women continue to feel great throughout pregnancy,...
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection associated with sexual intercourse. This sexually transmitted disease (STD) is one of the most common occurring in the United States. Around four million people develop the infection every year, according to the...
Vaginal dryness refers to a medical condition that typically affects women during or after menopause. The Mayo Clinic says that some symptoms of vaginal dryness include vaginal burning, itching, urinary frequency and pain or bleeding with sexual...
The vagina is a good environment for many different microorganisms to grow, including some kinds of yeas. Yeast infections are a common cause of vaginal irritation and pain. Lactobacillus acidophilus, commonly known as acidophilus, is a type of...
Atrophic vaginitis, or vaginal atrophy, is the thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls due to a decline in the hormone estrogen. Women most commonly experience vaginal atrophy following menopause, but the condition can occur anytime a...
Muscle spasms in the vagina, or vaginismus, occur without the woman's awareness or control, causing extreme tightness at the vaginal opening. Vaginismus.com states women suffering from vaginal muscle spasms cannot participate in sexual...
Antibiotics are commonly given to treat bacterial sinus infections. It's important to take your antibiotic exactly as prescribed by your physician for the recommended time. If you quit taking the antibiotic prematurely, even if you feel better,...
Yaz and Mircette are birth control pills used to prevent pregnancy. However, Drugs.com indicates that Yaz can also be used to treat manifestations of premenstrual dysmorphic disorder, a condition characterized by depression, anxiety, difficulty...
Rhus toxicodendron, or Rhus tox, is a homeopathic remedy made from poison ivy. Homeopathic remedies are selected based on the patient's symptoms rather than a diagnosis. In some cases, different patients with the same condition will have different...
Exercise during pregnancy might help you maintain a healthy weight and physical fitness as the months progress. It can help you feel better physically and mentally, and the stamina and muscle strength you develop helps your body prepare for labor....
Menstruation is a process that occurs when the uterus sheds its lining in preparation for a new reproductive cycle. Normal menstruation occurs every 21 to 35 days, and can last for a few or several days, depending on the individual. Midcycle...
Cervicitis is a very common gynecological disorder that affects nearly half of all women at some point in their lives. It is identified by inflammation of the cervix. You can tell whether you may have cervicitis in part by checking your symptoms....
Kidney stones are small, hard masses in the kidneys, made up of crystals that separate from the urine in the urinary tract. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, a woman's risk for developing kidney...
Menstruation is a reproductive process that involves the shedding of the uterine lining to allow for a new reproductive cycle. Normal menstruation can occur anywhere from 21 to 35 days and bleeding may last for a couple of days to several days,...
Healthy pregnant women should continue to exercise throughout their pregnancy, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Regularly exercising during your pregnancy can help lower your risk of developing pregnancy-induced high...
Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic condition affecting the bladder. With interstitial cystitis there is a defect in the bladder's inner lining allowing toxins to irritate the nerves in the bladder causing discomfort. According to Medline...
Pinworms are tiny worms that target your intestines. Pinworms are the most common worm infection among Americans, and they are especially common in young children. Pinworms spread via person-to-person contact, although they may also be contracted...
When you have a yeast infection, you might suffer from itching, burning, blisters or rashes. These inconvenient and uncomfortable symptoms can interfere with your ability to go about your daily life. While your treatment approach might include...
Conceptrol is an over-the-counter vaginal spermicide used to prevent pregnancy in women. This medication works by killing sperm within the vagina. Conceptrol should not be used by women who have had toxic shock syndrome, have given birth during...
Females may need to have a surgical procedure on the vagina, called vaginoplasty, for several different reasons. Vaginoplasty can correct birth defects to the vagina and urinary system. A cosmetic vaginoplasty to tighten vaginal muscles--marketed...
A perineal wound, as described by the American Urological Association Foundation, is the injury or trauma of the perineum, which is the area between the anus and scrotum in males, and the area between the anus and the vagina in females. A perineal...
Whether your contraceptive method is a barrier method or a hormonal method, there is a chance that it will fail. If you think your contraceptive method has failed, you will need to know what signals a failed contraceptive. Generally, the only two...
Mirena is a brand name of an intrauterine device (IUD) that can remain in place for up to five years. This device is intended to prevent pregnancy for women who are in a steady relationship and who have already had a child; however, as is the case...
According to the Women's Therapy Center, “the vulvar vestibule is that area of the female vulva (genitals) that is within the inner lips (labia minora), where the entrance to the urethra (the tube that leads to the bladder) and the vagina...
The cervix is the narrow end of the uterus, and it is located between the bladder and the rectum. The cervix forms a passageway that opens into the vagina and leads to the outside of the body, according to the Ohio State University Medical Center....
Bacterial vaginosis is an infection that occurs when certain bacteria accumulate in the vaginal tissues. Douching or sexual intercourse with a new partner may lead to this condition, as the normal balance of the bacteria can be affected, according...
Bacterial vaginosis refers to a vaginal condition in which there is an overgrowth of the normal bacterial flora in the vagina. This overgrowth of vaginal bacteria is due an imbalance in the pH of the vagina, thereby leading to an overgrowth of...
Depo-Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen. According to Drugs.com, doctors prescribe estradiol injection to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, burning and irritation. Estradiol can also treat a lack of estrogen...
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