Cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a nerve compression or damage issue in the lower spine, resulting in interruptions to bladder and bowel function. The damage can occur from an accident or disease, and can be temporary or permanent.
Androgen excess in women
Too many androgens or being too sensitive to androgens can cause a whole host of unwanted issues in the biologically female body.
How androgens work in the female body
We take a closer look at how androgens impact the female body, and what you can expect when there are too many or two few androgens present.
What is free bleeding?
Free bleeding is a term used to describe a lack of impediment of menstrual blood - a pad, tampon or menstrual cup - out of the body and into your clothes (or cool period undies!).
Poland: free electronic prescriptions for emergency contraceptives from WoW
Polish women can now get free emergency contraceptive prescriptions from Women on Waves after a short online consultation.
Understanding adrenal PCOS
Sometime the excess androgens involved in PCOS are produced by the adrenal glands, not the ovaries, which makes PCOS caused by the adrenals a bit different to regular PCOS. Find out how to deal with adrenal-androgen excess.
Could your thyroid be stopping you from managing PCOS?
Thyroid problems and PCOS can both interfere with ovulation, causing infertility. How can you tell which you have?
What is insulin resistance?
Insulin resistance is where the cells of your body become resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin.
EVENT PASSED: Barco de aborto en México – 23 de abril – Abortion ship in Mexico – until April 23 2017
An abortion ship is providing free medical abortions to women in Mexico up until 23 April 2017. Call 755 980 0548 for help.
Lover got fishy/off bad vag? You have it too.
Guys, you could be spreading the bacteria that cause fishy-smelling vaginas! Here's the proof, and what to do about it.
Prevotella spp. in the vagina and mouth
Prevotella is a bacteria commonly found in the mouth, but it can also live in the genital tract.
Cervical hypoplasia
Cervical hypoplasia is an anatomical abnormality that results in a malformed cervix, which can prevent a period from arriving or cause pain. The shape and size of the cervix can determine whether assistance will be required for pregnancies.
Uterine hypoplasia
Uterine hypoplasia is the undeformed or absent uterus, an anatomical abnormality often found in conjunction with MRKH syndrome.
Study: urinary acidity can affect how many UTIs you get
Your urine pH may need to be more neutral - not acidic, not alkaline - to protect against UTIs.
Should I take probiotics on an empty stomach or with food?
Ever wondered how best to take your probiotics? We discuss probiotic bacteria and stomach acid.
The real cause of acne (plus the solution)
We explain what is really behind acne and how to fix it.
What are polycystic ovaries?
Polycystic ovaries are ovaries with many cyst-like structures on them, though whether they are true cysts or not will depend on investigations.
I’ve been diagnosed with PCOS – will I ever have children?
Learning that you have PCOS and may have difficulty conceiving can be a shock and difficult to deal with. Luckily, medical help is not the only way to fall pregnant and your ovaries can return to normal function. We explain.
Treatments for lax vaginal, pelvic or urinary tissue – ‘non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation’
If you have a loose vag or stress urinary incontinence, or know someone who does, there are now noninvasive (nonsurgical) ways to treat these issues from the cells up.
Do not pay a lot for boric acid powder! It is a cheap product
Boric acid is a cheap product like salt, so don't spend lots of money buying pretty vagina capsules (unless you want to).