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Your vagina is a delicately balanced system that hosts colonies of microorganisms that keep it healthy. The acidity level of your vagina is affected by and affects your vaginal health. Learn what causes a pH imbalance.

Retrograde menstruation is a condition that interrupts your normal menstrual cycle. Instead of menstrual blood flowing out of your vagina, it flows backward, toward your pelvis. Read on to learn more about it.

Have you recently been diagnosed with HPV? As the most common sexually transmitted disease, human papillomavirus infects millions of Americans each year. Read on to learn about treatment options.

Even though Pap smears may seem like an annoyance, they’re critical to ensuring your vaginal health is in good order. Read on to learn more about why keeping a regular Pap smear schedule is important.

If you have chlamydia, you probably have questions. How did I get it? How do I get rid of it? What does this mean for my future? Get the answers here.

You have a lot of birth control options available to you. How do you choose the right one? The right birth control for you will fit in with your lifestyle, letting you use your birth control consistently and without interruptions for best results.

Do you think you might have a urinary tract infection? Don't wait to get treatment; early intervention is extremely important when it comes to this medical issue.

Do you experience frequent stabbing pain at certain times of the month or nagging aches in your abdomen and back that won’t go away? You could have ovarian cysts that are impacting your quality of life.

Pap smears are an important test when it comes to cervical cancer. But what does it mean when your pap smear comes back abnormal? And which tests should you expect to undergo next?

If you’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis, your first thought might have been, “Will I be able to have children?” Dr. Daniel S. Kushner explains endometriosis and what it means for pregnancy outcomes.

As seniors reach their golden years, many remain sexually active. They are often amazed to learn they’ve contracted a sexually transmitted disease. Some of the reasons behind this may surprise you.

You may not ever think about uterine fibroids until you develop the heavy menstrual bleeding and other painful issues caused by these almost always non-cancerous growths. Fortunately, many treatments exist that can help tame fibroid symptoms.

Have you found yourself with genital warts? Or are you worried about cervical cancer? While an HPV infection usually resolves on its own, in some cases it can cause serious issues. Read on to learn more about testing, treatment, and prevention.

If you feel a burning sensation when you urinate, you may have a urinary tract infection. Though incredibly common, UTIs can cause bothersome symptoms. If you’re prone to them, find out how to keep them from coming back.

If you’re living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), you don’t have to suffer from symptoms like weight gain, pelvic pain, or excessive hair growth on your face. Dr. Kushner has treatment options to balance your hormones and ease your symptoms.

If you’ve been told you have uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, or endometriosis, you may be worried about needing traditional surgery. But there are other options with fewer risks and side effects.

When menstrual bleeding is so severe that it interferes with your life, you may have a condition called menorrhagia. Heavy menstrual flow can leave you tired and in pain. Menorrhagia may be a symptom of another condition or it may exist on its own.

Are you searching for a birth control method that’s safe, effective, and reversible when it’s time to build a family? You can put the IUD near the top of your list. Find out why Dr. Kushner is a fan of the IUD and the benefits it offers.

Should you consider implant birth control? If you’re looking for an effective, low-maintenance way to prevent pregnancy, this method is for you. From hormonal arm implants and intrauterine devices, learn more about your options and decide which is best fo