There are numerous vulvar skin disorders – some are not so serious, other are rather serious. Vulvar skin disorders usually arise from infections or irritations caused by cleaning agent or other hygiene or grooming activities such as shaving and waxing. As the name implies, vulvar skin disorders affect the vulva. The vulva is the outer … Read more

Bacterial vaginosis is an infection of the vagina that occurs in women. It I characterized by a thin white, grey, or greenish discharge from the vagina and it is often accompanied by a fishy smell. It occurs when the level of lactobacillus in the vagina drops, giving room for the growth of harmful bacteria in … Read more

Blocked fallopian tubes are one of the reasons for infertility in women. The eggs or ova released by the ovary have no passage into the uterus and cannot be implanted in the uterine lining. The fallopian tube is the passage for the eggs or ova into the uterus. Most times, fertilization – fusion of male … Read more

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that form on the surface of the ovary – an organ (two of them) that is beside the uterus and is responsible for the production of eggs in the female body. Ovarian cysts form on the surface of either of the two ovaries in women that are in their active … Read more

Breast cysts are sacs filled with fluid that are present in the breasts. They are abnormal growths that occur in women especially few years before their menopause. Breast cysts are usually non-carcinogenic and they can sometimes feel painful. They are small cysts whose cause might be due to hormonal changes or menstruation. However, it is … Read more