Vaginal health is dependent on maintaining balance within the vaginal microflora. If this balance is disrupted it can lead to a range of symptoms, but a vaginal fluid analysis test can help. What Is A Vaginal Fluid Analysis (VFA) Test? A vaginal fluid analysis (VFA) test is an advanced diagnostic tool that is used to [...]
Do you have an itchy patch of skin that you’ve been rubbing a lot but it’s only getting worse? You could be suffering from lichen simplex chronicus. Lichen simplex chronicus starts as itching on an area of the skin but other symptoms develop as it progresses. So how can you resolve the symptoms of lichen [...]
Some women consider lichen sclerosus an intimate condition so they are too shy or embarrassed to ask their doctor ‘How can I treat lichen sclerosus.’ They opt instead to self-treat with over-the-counter medications that are often ineffective. This is never recommended because complications can occur when lichen sclerosus is not treated promptly. What Is Lichen [...]
If you are experiencing chronic discharge along with vaginal burning, and you’ve consulted several doctors but have not gotten an accurate diagnosis, the symptoms could be due to an altered vaginal microflora pattern. What Causes Altered Vaginal Microflora Patterns Altered vaginal microflora patterns occur when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted. [...]
Vulvovaginal symptoms such as pain, burning, and itching can impact a woman’s overall quality of life, and finding a remedy for these issues isn’t always easy. Fortunately, in clinical trials carried out among women with vulvovaginal conditions, more than 70% of the participants responded positively to hypocontactant vulvar therapy. But what exactly is hypocontactant vulvar [...]
Do you have a chronic vaginal discharge that is accompanied by an unpleasantodor? If so, you’re not alone, it’s a problem that affects many women, but unfortunately most of them don’t know what these symptoms mean. Vaginal discharge and odor A vaginal discharge and odor is not always a cause for concern, because women typically [...]
A yeast infection can be irritating and annoying to deal with, but it generally responds to treatment and clears in a few days. However, there are times when yeast infections keep coming back. If this has been your experience, it’s important to find out what’s responsible for the yeast infection. How does a yeast infection [...]
If you need to visit a gynecologist, it is important to choose one you can trust. Seeing a doctor about reproductive care is a critical aspect of overall health, but you want to ensure that the gynecologist you choose is knowledgeable, experienced, and makes you feel comfortable. A gynecologist is a physician that specializes in [...]
Pain in the vulva can be extremely uncomfortable and cause unpleasant physical symptoms. But in order to find a remedy, it’s important to first determine what’s behind it. What’s causing your vulvar pain? Pain in the vulva, which is the external area of the vagina, is typically caused by vulvodynia. Vulvodynia is a chronic condition [...]
Vaginal rejuvenation is on the rise, thanks to an increase in non-surgical treatments that use radiofrequency and laser energy to rejuvenate the vaginal tissues. There are several effective options on the market, but what is the best treatment for vaginal rejuvenation. Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation Non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation involves the use of energy-based devices to restore [...]
