What is douching? The word “douche” means to wash or soak in French. Douching is washing or cleaning out the vagina (birth canal) with water or other mixtures of fluids. Most douches are prepackaged mixes of water and vinegar, baking…
Yeast Infection
What is Yeast Infection? Is a common fungal infection that occurs when there is overgrowth of the fungus called Candida. Candida is always present in the body in small amounts. However, when an imbalance occurs, such as when the normal…
Ovarian Cancer
What are the risk factors for ovarian cancer? The strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer is family history. If you have a first degree relative (mother, sister, daughter, and/or aunt) who has or has had ovarian cancer, talk to your…
Intrauterine Device(IUD)
Intrauterine Device IUD How it Works The IUD is a T shaped plastic frame surrounded with copper. A string is attached to the bottom which hangs through the cervix and can be checked to make sure it is in place. It…
Cervical Cancer
The Pap Test What is the Pap test? A Pap test is one of many tests you will do when you have a regular health check-up. The Pap test looks at the cells of your cervix. It can show unhealthy…
Cancer of the Uterus
Uterine Cancer Risk Factors There is no way to know for sure if you will get uterine cancer. Some women get it without being at high risk. However, several factors may increase the chance that you will get uterine cancer,…
Bacterial Vaginosis
What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the name of a condition in women where the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria. It is sometimes accompanied by discharge,…