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Normal vs Altered Vaginal Microflora – What’s The Difference

Normal vs Altered Vaginal Microflora – What’s The Difference

Most women don’t know much about vaginal microflora and its role in maintaining vaginal health.  Consequently, they aren’t aware that the healthy balance of the vagina can be disrupted, leading to altered vaginal microflora. But what’s the difference between normal vs altered vaginal microflora.  Normal Vaginal Microflora The normal vaginal microflora consists of different species …

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What are the symptoms of vulvar vestibulitis?

What are the symptoms of vulvar vestibulitis?

If you have been experiencing unexplained vulvar pain for more than 3 months, you may have vulvar vestibulitis. Vulvar vestibulitis or vulvodynia is a vulvovaginal syndromecharacterized by intense pain in the vulva.  However, there’s been a lack of quality research on vulvar vestibulitis, so the symptoms are often not recognized. What are the symptoms of …

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What are the symptoms of peri-vaginal hypopigmentation?

What are the symptoms of peri-vaginal hypopigmentation?

Are you struggling with unexplained vulvovaginal symptoms that have been diagnosed as peri-vaginal hypopigmentation?  Depigmentation disorders of the vulva can be difficult to diagnose and even more difficult to manage because they are often not well understood. But what are the symptoms of peri-vaginal hypopigmentation, and how is it treated. What are the symptoms of …

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What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?

What are the symptoms of a yeast infection?

Most women get a vaginal yeast infection at least once in their lifetime, but it is generally easily treated.   However, there are times the symptoms of a yeast infection return soon after they’ve been resolved.  But in order to ensure the most effective treatment, it’s important to properly identify the symptoms of a yeast infection. …

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Is painful intercourse a sign of something more?

Is painful intercourse a sign of something more?

Intercourse is normally pleasurable and enjoyable, so if you are experiencing painful intercourse it is certainly not normal.  However, if doctors have been unable to diagnose the underlying cause, it could be the sign of something more. Is painful intercourse a sign of something more? If you have been having painful intercourse for more than …

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How to determine if vaginal pain is doctor-visit worthy

How to determine if vaginal pain is doctor-visit worthy

Most women experience the occasional episode of vaginal pain, which is not usually a source of distress.  Nevertheless, there are times when vaginal pain may be the sign of a more serious condition, so it’s important to know when to see a doctor. How to determine if vaginal pain is doctor-visit worthy If you have …

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