Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. It is characterized by an excess of androgens, or male hormones, which can lead to a range of symptoms, including acne, weight gain, and irregular periods. One of the lesser-known PCOS symptoms is pelvic pain, which can be caused by a…
Authors: Vaishnavi Purusothaman, MD Maddie Cheong Medically Reviewed by Dr. Vaishnavi Purusothaman, Ob-Gyn What is endometriosis and how common is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a disorder where the tissue that is similar to the tissue lining the uterus, known as the endometrium, is found in places outside the uterus. Some common places that endometriosis implants can…
Varicose veins appear when parts of your veins become dilated, enlarged, twisty, and/or overfilled with pooling blood. Because of this, you may feel pain, pressure, or discomfort in affected areas. Vulvar varicosities are varicose veins developed in the vulva, which is the external genital area in women. Many women would experience vulvar varicosities while pregnant, due…
Tracking your period is important, but in your already busy schedule, it seems like another painful thing to add to your “to-do” list. Well, things are easier now than they use to be, and luckily there are tons of digital tools that can help with period tracking. So, what is the best period tracking app?…
Fibroids are benign smooth muscle tumors that grow in a woman’s uterus. Another name for a fibroid is uterine myoma. When fibroids become very symptomatic, several different surgical approaches can be used to remove them. The procedure to remove a fibroid is called a myomectomy, and the approach to a myomectomy depends on several factors….
There are several forms of birth control, and when they start working depends on which method of contraceptive is being used. Barrier methods like condoms are most effective at the time of sexual intercourse and when used properly. For oral contraceptive medications, when birth control starts working is less obvious. Let’s break down the types…
Vulvar dystrophy refers to a medical condition that changes the skin of the vulva. Vulvas are skin folds around the opening of the urethra and the vagina. Different types of dystrophy exist that may cause grey or white patches on the skin. Some dystrophy types may cause skin thickening or thin, itchy skin patches, grey…
If you’re familiar with the condition Endometriosis, then you are probably aware of one of its symptoms: Endometriosis bloating. In fact, it’s one of the most common symptoms, to the point that people call it the “endo belly”. For those who aren’t aware of endometriosis and the bloating associated with it, read on to find…
Sometimes called “Honeymoon Disease” is cystitis (bladder infection) that occurs as a result of sexual activity. Cystitis can be triggered by other actions in addition to sexual relations and all the symptoms are about the same. It is basically a urinary tract infection (UTI). Usually there is a burning sensation during urination and feeling the need to…
YES! But, it is important to note that some methods of birth control are more effective than others. Also, you MUST use each type of birth control correctly and you must give yourself enough time to allow it start working. Let’s break down the different types of birth control, how effective they are, and how…