Women's Health Medical Answers

What's a Bartholin's gland? They are two tiny glands, each the size of a peanut buried in the soft tissue of the labia majora - the outer lips of the vulva. Normally you can't see or feel these glands. They secrete small amounts of a thick viscous liquid. Each gland ejects its secretions along a

Whenever a small painful wound appears on the vulva all of a sudden, the first thing that comes to mind is: "Is this a STD?" The next thing is panic. Slow down. Take a deep breath and think things through logically. Think back! Gather your thoughts and think back. For it to be a STD, you have to

Abnormal vaginal discharge is worrisome, but panic and worry do not solve anything. Do not stress yourself trying to figure it out on your own; visit your doctor because abnormal vaginal discharge can sometimes be a symptom of something serious. What could it be? It is vital to understand that

Headaches during periods are a common complaint. A good clinical history is essential to differentiate between possible causes. From a long list of possible causes, premenstrual syndrome and migraine are the two most commonly encountered conditions at the office. Premenstrual syndrome Premenstrual

Premenstrual symptoms are very common. They vary from one cycle to the other and from one woman to another. They range from mild to severe. The list of premenstrual symptoms is quite long, but a few very common symptoms are worthy of note. Weight gain, water retention, sleep disturbance, nipple

Menstruation is a complex process controlled by a number of female sex hormones. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the ovaries secrete these critical hormones in minute amounts. Even a slight imbalance of these hormones is felt far and wide. Regular or irregular, very light, scanty menstrual

Menstruation is essential for human reproduction. But many women find the monthly cycle a bit of a nuisance. This may be due to premenstrual symptoms, heavy bleeding or simply the inconvenience of it. But some women are unfortunate in that they experience all the premenstrual discomfort amplified

Clear fluid discharge from the vagina is an alarming condition. People tend to give various and often faulty explanations for the condition. There is a lot of incorrect information floating around the internet also. Therefore it is essential to have a clear idea of the possible differential

Boils are small blisters filled with yellow or whitish pus. They are quite common and ordinary; hardly anybody worries about them. There is a very long list of causes of boils on the skin. Boils range from simple infections to complex immune-mediated diseases. As many of these boils look alike and

Pelvic pain can be the presenting feature of many gynecological conditions. It might be caused by: Urinary tract infections Pelvic inflammatory disease Endometriosis Torsion of ovaries or cysts Fibroids Urinary tract infections Lower urinary tract infections cause painful urination, lower abdominal