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Birth control may help prevent common vaginal infection
August 03, 2009
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It Hurts, Burns, Can't Think About Sex....Help!!
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...normal. Some possible causes: Injury to the area Past vaginal infections (even just one)... Read more »
What Are the Symptoms of Herpes and When Should You Expect Them?
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...genital herpes ask. Here's what we know about how this infection occurs. The first outbreak... Read more »
Answering Incontinence Community Questions - After a TVT Operation; Mesh Erosion
By Jennifer Sobol, D.O. , Health Expert...most common symptoms include recurrent bladder or vaginal infections, pain, vaginal discharge,... Read more »
NuvaRing and Norplant – Alternative Hormone Birth Control Options
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...The most common problems with NuvaRing include: Vaginal infections/irritations Vaginal... Read more »
When Does Stress Become a Dangerous Health Concern
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...baldness Mouth ulcers Menstrual irregularity Recurrent vaginal infections Impotence in men ... Read more »
Health Guide
Vulvitis
...lesions on the vulva. If there is any vaginal discharge, a wet prep inspection may reveal vaginal infection such as vulvovaginitis or vaginitis as the source. Read more »Vaginal itching
...feminine sprays, ointments, creams, douches, and contraceptive foams or jellies. Vaginal yeast infection -- often includes a discharge that is white and curd-like. Vaginal yeast... Read more »Atrophic vaginitis
...usually relieve the symptoms. Complications Atrophic vaginitis may make you more prone to vaginal infections caused by bacteria or fungi (yeast). Atrophic vaginitis can also cause open... Read more »Vulvovaginitis
... Prevention Use of a condom during sexual intercourse can prevent most sexually transmitted vaginal infections. Proper fitting and adequately absorbent clothing, combined with good hygiene... Read more »Vulvovaginitis
...inspected. A wet prep (microscopic evaluation of vaginal discharge) is usually done to identify a vaginal infection or overgrowth of yeast or bacteria. In some cases, a culture of the vaginal... Read more »Images
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