Trichomoniasis (trich) which is due to trichomonas infection is a common, curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) among women worldwide. Trichomoniasis (trich) is caused by trichomonas vaginalis infection which is a single celled parasite (protozoan). It is a sexually transmitted disease that occurs in both males and females. However, many women and men do not show …

Yeast infection (candida infection) or vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is caused by the organism called candida and affects millions of women worldwide. There are different types of candida that can cause yeast infection. They are candida albicans, candida tropicalis, candida glabrata and candida krusei. The commonest specie that cause yeast infection is candida albicans. However, the …

Bleeding after menopause, which is often referred to as postmenopausal bleeding, is vaginal bleeding after cessation of your period for more than 1 year. It is one of the problems of women after menopause. Any bleeding in a woman after menopause is significant and you should see your doctor if this happens. This is because …

The normal menstrual cycle is the cyclical shedding of the endometrium, while menstruation is the vaginal cyclical bleeding experienced by women monthly as a result of the shedding of the endometrium. The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus or womb. There in between 2 menstruation is the menstrual cycle. In normal women the …

Every woman of reproductive age should understand ovulation, the signs, symptoms and various ovulation tests. This guide will explain everything you need. Why should i understand ovulation? Knowing your ovulation cycle will help you know your fertile periods and your safe periods during your cycle. However, no “safe period” is 100% reliable for preventing pregnancy—if …

Menorrhagia is the older medical term for heavy menstrual bleeding. Heavy menstrual bleeding is common in women in their reproductive years. Bleeding after menopause is a concern for doctors. It requires prompt medical tests to rule out serious causes (including cancer). Menorrhagia was once defined (in research) as vaginal blood loss more than 80 mls …