Women's Health

Typically, menopause happens as a part of the natural aging process. A woman is in menopause when she no longer has menstrual flow (including spotting) for 12 months straight. Because of shifts in hormonal levels, a lot of changes happen to a woman once she reaches this stage, such as no longer having the ability […]

What is vulvar swelling?  First, it is important to define what the vulva is. Many people interchange the words vulva and vagina, however, they are not the same. The vulva is a collective term for the parts of the female genitalia that are seen from the outside. This includes structures such as the mons pubis, labia, […]

The vagina has secretions made by the skin cells of the vagina and cervix under the influence of the female hormone, estrogen that have a certain natural odor. There are different vagina smells  for every woman. It can depend on a woman’s hygiene, age, physiological markers, physical activity, menstrual cycle phase, the food that she […]

Vaginal yeast infection, also called vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a common condition among women. This condition causes symptoms such as severe vaginal itching, irritation, and abnormal vaginal discharge. Because it’s common in women in their reproductive years, experts say that 3 out of 4 women would contract the infection at some point in their lives. Additionally, […]

Excessive hair loss in women causes a certain level of distress. Normally, women lose about 80 strands of hair per day, that is why you find them almost everywhere! There are strands on your hairbrush, pillows, and even bathroom drains. However, if you feel that you lose more than that and you see that they […]

Sanitary pads and tampons are the usual period buddies of women. However, menstrual cups are slowly gaining popularity in the market. There are menstrual cup pros and cons that you should consider before diving into this rising trend. Let’s have a look. What Is a Menstrual Cup? A menstrual cup is a feminine care device, inserted inside […]

What causes uterine fibroids to grow?Regular physical exams are necessary to monitor one’s health, especially in uncovering medical conditions. For women, among the recommended health screenings are gynecological exams, which can help detect tissue mass called uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids do not usually cause pain or other symptoms. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that usually appear […]

Many women wouldn’t give their menstrual blood a second look, because they don’t believe they have a reason to do so. But did you know that menstruation actually reveals some important things about a woman’s health? In this article, we will talk about the different menstrual blood colors and meanings. The Truth About Vaginal Blood Colors […]

Sexual health encompasses a lot of factors that affect both our sexual function and reproduction. Although, for the most part, we need a healthcare provider to determine the status of our sexual health, some aspects can be self-assessed.  In this article, we will discuss the procedures on how to do a vaginal self-exam and why […]

Stomach cramps, mood swings, backache – as if it couldn’t get any worse, here comes diarrhea. Uncontrollable diarrhea during menstruation is another bothersome issue that you need to face. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Diarrhea during menstruation is normal due to hormonal changes that link the functions of the menstrual cycle and the digestive system. How […]