FGM/cutting and genital modifications
A brief description of female genital mutilations and modifications.
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an adrenal gland disorder where the production of cortisol is affected by an enzyme defect. Androgen precursors accumulate in the blood, with results that range from salt-wasting, high blood pressure, and virilising/feminising.
Clitoridectomy
Clitoridectomy is the complete or partial removal of the clitoris, which may be a course of action it the clitoris is oversized and the owner makes the big decision to part with it.
The practice of labial stretching
Labia stretching is a common practice amongst some African women, and is said to improve squirting abilities.
The Prader Scale of genitalia explained
The Prader Scale shows human genitalia from 0 to 6, from typically female at one end to typically male.
The clitoral pump
Clitoral pumps can be used both for sexual pleasure and medically improving blood flow to the genitals.
The clitoris and female orgasm
The clitoris is way bigger than you think, and has appendages that get erections, just like penises do. The female orgasm relies heavily on the internal structures of the clitoris, and their sufficient arousal.
Clitoromegaly
Large clitorises can develop for several reasons, with the most common being an excess of androgens for some reason when a foetus was developing.
Clitoral hood surgery
This procedure is a regular labiaplasty, plus a reduction in the clitoral hood skin. The surgery involves reducing the size via removal of inner labia and parts of the clitoral hood, which may be excessive or present a medical issue.
Why tampons don’t fall out
Why can't a tampon just fall right out? We explain.
The truth about vaginal tightness and looseness
Vaginal tightness or looseness is not well understood by most people. We explain the physiology.
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) (spotting, mid-cycle bleeding)
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding is irregular or unusual bleeding that needs to be investigated. Uterine bleeding should, technically, only happen during your period, so if it's not your period, it must be something else.
Causes of mid-cycle spotting and bleeding
There are a few reasons for mid-cycle or unusual spotting and bleeding between periods, ranging from birth control breakthrough bleeding to issues with the cells on the cervix. Understand why you might have mid-cycle spotting or bleeding.
Periods: hygiene and etiquette
How to avoid grossing out the people you care about with your period.
Gyno-Daktarin (miconazole) – vaginal anti-fungal
Gyno-Daktarin as a treatment for vaginal thrush/yeast infections.
Atrophic vaginitis in breast cancer survivors
Moistening the vaginas of women suffering from the side-effects of breast cancer treatment.
Vaginal epithelial cells – a short description
A short description of the four types of epithelial cells found in the human vaginal tract.
The Vaginal Maturation Index
The VMI is a test for ratios of certain vaginal cell types to indicate the impact of oestrogen.
Understanding oestriol (E3)
Oestriol is a weak oestrogen, useful for topical application in instances where there is low oestrogen (like menopause).
Review: Gynoflor – how and why it works
Gynoflor is a combination of oestrogen and lactobacilli used to repopulate the vagina after treatment for infections.