Yeast infections occur mainly in women who are menstruating (having monthly periods). They are less common in postmenopausal women who do not use estrogen-containing hormone therapy and they are rare in girls who have not yet started menstruating.

Endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are medical conditions that affect those with vaginas who are between 12 and 50 years old. Both disorders affect menstrual periods, fertility, and hormonal functions. Though they have many similarities, the two conditions are strikingly different. 

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Our vulvas and vaginas are extremely sensitive, and anything from the products you use to what wear, can irritate them. Keep reading to learn more about what can cause you to itch and burn down there and what you can do about it.

In the United States, breast cancer accounts for 30% of new diagnoses in women each year. And while both men and women can be diagnosed with breast cancer, the disease occurs more in women than men. The number of people diagnosed with breast cancer every year is around 240,000 people, according to the CDC, and approximately 42,000 women die of the disease compared to 500 men.

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Our aromas (smells) change based on many factors, including diet, medications, health, etc. Understanding vaginal odors that are normal and abnormal can help you be aware of health risks early for optimal health.

Vaginal dryness, also known as vaginal atrophy or atrophic vaginitis, usually happens due to a lack or a drop in estrogen levels. Estrogen is the hormone that helps keep the vagina lubricated and maintain its elasticity; when estrogen decreases moisture and lubrication in the vagina.