46,XX ovotesticular difference of sexual development (DSD)
The 46,XX ovotesticular genetic make-up means both ovarian and testicular tissue is present.
Turner syndrome
Turner syndrome is what life looks like with a missing X chromosome, in women. Turner syndrome is only found in females, with just one copy of the X chromosome present. Diagnosis might be made late, at puberty, when events don't pan out like they were expected to.
Dermatographia on the vulva
Dermatographia is an allergy to friction or touch, with severe itching and possibly red welts appearing on the vulva. This allergy to touch can occur anywhere on the body, however when it appears on the vulva only, it gets its own classification.
Follicular ovarian cysts
Follicular cysts develop from a follicle during ovulation, in one or both ovaries. Follicular cysts are the most common type of ovarian cyst and are considered to be a normal part of the ovary going about its business.
Endometrioma (chocolate) cysts
An ovarian endometrioma is where menstrual blood and endometrial cells find their way into the ovary, developing a problematic cyst over time. They are called 'chocolate' cysts because of their chocolate-like appearance.
Cystic teratomas and dermoid cysts – ovarian
A dermoid cyst is a growth in the ovary that contains hair, teeth, bone, and other tissue. A dermoid cyst is not a pregnancy, but a tumour.
Benign ovarian masses
Benign ovarian masses can include non-cancerous tumours or cysts, with most coming and going without symptoms. A benign mass could mean a cyst that develops during or after ovulation, or a tumour that appears out of embryonic tissue.
Ovarian cystadenomas (a cystic ovarian tumour)
A cystadenoma is a (generally) benign tumour on one or both ovaries.
Corpus luteum cyst (a functional ovarian cyst)
A corpus luteum cyst is most often a benign ovarian cyst caused by the process of ovulation that will resolve itself over a period of weeks. These ovarian cysts are benign, which means they are not dangerous.
Vaginal dilators
We discuss the uses of vaginal dilators, including recommendations by experts on how to use dilators. Dilators are used in women whose vaginal canals have shrunk and thickened, or were not large to start with. There are many conditions that benefit from gradual stretching of the vagina.
Radiation-induced vaginal stenosis (narrowing of the vagina)
Narrowing of the vagina (vaginal stenosis) can occur as a result of cancer treatments. A narrow vagina can cause a few issues, in particular sexual issues, since proper penetration can't occur without pain or discomfort. Vaginal stenosis also causes issues with vaginal examinations, period flow, and giving birth.
Study: OVERcome (olive oil, vaginal exercise and moisturiser) – alleviating sexual problems in women with breast cancer
A combination of olive oil, vaginal moisturiser and pelvic-floor relaxation exercises was tested and works well for women suffering sexual problems after breast cancer treatments.
Review: Fem-Dophilus probiotics
A review of Jarrow's range of L. crispatus-containing probiotics for vaginal health.
Vaginal mullerian cysts
Mullerian cysts are caused either by an anatomical hiccup or appear after trauma to the vagina, such as might occur during childbirth. Mullerian cysts are benign, but can range in size from very small to extremely large and uncomfortable.
Aunt Vadge: Why am I getting tears with my new boyfriend, but not my old one?
A woman is having problems with dryness and pain during sex.
Aunt Vadge: my boyfriend fingered me and went down on me and it hurt – why?
Her boyfriend has gone too hard on her vagina and now it's really sore.
Aunt Vadge: Why did I get fever and upset tummy after my boyfriend fingered me?
Her boyfriend had blood on his fingers after fingering, but then she got a fever and cramps and bad digestion. Are they connected?
Aunt Vadge: a cut at the join of my labia and clitoris hasn’t healed after three weeks
A woman is having issues with a vulvar tear that has left her labia a bit flappy.
Aunt Vadge: Am I cutting myself shaving or is a yeast infection?
Is it shaving cuts, herpes or a yeast infection?
Aunt Vadge: Are my cuts really from another yeast infection?
She's got what seems to be yeast-related cuts on her vulva, but is that really what's going on? We discuss.