Women’s Health

Maybe you have just begun your pregnancy journey, entering the first trimester with excitement and joy. Or perhaps you have progressed into your second or third trimester, anxiously awaiting the moment when your baby will be in your arms. And…
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Overview The ovaries are a critical part of the endocrine system, which is responsible for the production and release of chemicals called hormones. Slight perturbations in the endocrine system can cause the ovaries to produce elevated levels of hormones called…
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1. Sex Not to Blame for Yeast Infections Many women believe that sex is to blame for their yeast infections. However, sex is not the main reason women get yeast infections. Women who are not sexually active still get yeast…
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Overview The vagina is the opening located directly below the urethral opening. Directly outside of the vaginal opening are the labia minor, the smooth inner lips of the vulva. Outside of the inner lips are the labia majora, the fleshier…
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