Vagina
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Gillian Anderson's Golden Globes gown was embroidered with vaginas. Ob-gyns say they're vulvas. What's the difference?
The actress’s dress caused a stir at the Golden Globes. Here’s why ob-gyns say it’s important to get it right when it comes to female anatomy.
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'Vulva' versus 'vagina': What should we be teaching kids?
Experts weigh in on when to use each term and why knowing the correct terminology for body parts is important.
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Topical estrogen can help with painful sex and prevent recurring UTIs in perimenopausal and menopausal women. So why aren't more women using it?
Experts call vaginal estrogen "the holy grail" for its effectiveness in improving vulvar or vaginal itching and burning, painful sex and recurring UTIs.
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Vaginal health can have major implications for your overall wellness. Here's what to know.
What are the signs of a yeast infection? What does vaginal atrophy mean? Here's what you need to know about vaginal health.
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Vaginal or vulvar itchiness? How to deal with 'down there' discomfort, according to experts
There are many reasons why you may experience itchiness down there — and it ranges from mundane to serious.
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Bartholin's cysts are fluid-filled lumps near the vaginal opening. Here's what women need to know about them.
About 2% of women will have a Bartholin's cyst at some point in their lifetime.
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What do these vaginal odors mean? Here's what experts say — and when to worry.
Experts explain which odors warrant a doctor's visit and which ones are perfectly normal.
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