Menstrual Bleeding – Everything You Need To Know About It

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Women in their reproductive years experience periodic vaginal discharge of blood, otherwise known as menstrual bleeding. Also termed menstruation, menses or period, this physiologic menstrual bleeding is caused by the shedding of the lining of the uterus brought about by hormonal changes. At times, women observe a gooey tissue mixing with the blood discharges during… Read more »

Vaginal Swabbing

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Why do doctors swab vaginas? When we consult our doctor because of abnormal vaginal symptoms such as such as itchiness, redness, soreness or unusual discharge of the vagina, your doctor may require testing to diagnose the cause. Swabbing the vagina allows your doctor to send samples from your vagina to a pathology laboratory where tests… Read more »

Yeast Infection In Women: Getting Rid Of It

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Yeast infection, also known as Candidiasis, is mainly caused by the overproduction of yeast in the body, particularly in the vaginal area and in the rectal area. It is commonly characterized by itching, swelling, and a white vaginal discharge. Other symptoms brought about by a yeast infection are fatigue, pain while urinating and having sexual… Read more »

Vaginal Irritation After Sexual Intercourse – Why It Occurs, How to Minimise It and Heal It

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Often irritation after intercourse is actually caused by pubic hair chafing the delicate genital skin. Please note: hair removal is not going to be effective unless your partner does the same! Sometimes we have an overgrowth of fungal or bacterial microbes in our vagina without really noticing any symptoms. We may only notice the irritation… Read more »

Vaginitis – Treatments For Bacterial Vaginosis, Candida and Trichomoniasis

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Vaginitis is vaginal inflammation that causes pain, itching, and a “fishy” vaginal discharge. The condition results from an infection or changes in the vagina’s normal bacteria balance. There are three major types of vaginitis and they are bacterial vaginosis (BV), which is the most common type of vaginal infection, candida albicans (commonly known as a… Read more »