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The ovaries are located in the lower part of the abdomen. They also play several very important roles in the reproductive system. They produce hormones such as estrogen which facilitates menstruation and facilitate the release of the egg each month making fertilization possible. Acute and Chronic

This condition is very common especially in women who are indeed breastfeeding. Especially in the case of blocked ducts. Blocked Ducts: This is more common in women who are breastfeeding. The condition will resolve itself usually without any type of special treatment within 24 to 48 hours. When a

A vaginal discharge is very normal, discharges also keeps the vagina moist, keeps the vagina clean and maintains its normal PH. This is important to protect the vagina against bacterial infections. The discharge and secretions also provide lubrication, which makes intercourse easier and more

So you just discovered that after sexual intercourse with your partner, there is a condom left inside your vagina. It is important to not panic ok? Please try and stay calm. This happens more often than you think. Oftentimes, the condom can slip off especially if intercourse is a bit more

Many women are concerned with the bulge that sits in their pubic areas. Many are so pronounced and women are so embarrassed that they refuse to wear swimsuits, shorts, certain material and other types of clothing. This problem is not a rare one: It is a very common one, and you are definitely not

Delaying Your Period In her lifetime, the average woman will have approximately 450 periods. Recently the debate regarding suppressing periods so they are not as frequent (for most women it is every 28 days), has gained momentum. For many women, periods can be annoying, especially if they will be

Many areas of our bodies differ from other areas as well as in other individuals. Common areas that tend to be especially darker than the rest of our bodies include but are not limited to: the armpits, under the eyes, our inner thighs and genitals, as well as the area around the anus (perianal)

As humans, we are all different in many ways: shape, height, traits, character, and so on. As such, our genital areas are not excluded, and do differ from person to person. This includes the clitoris. A large, protruding clitoris is medically referred to as clitromegaly. In the same way penises can

Clitoral itching is quite common and can stem from many other causes. There are many different and possible explanations for an itchy clitoris, and usually depends on the diagnosis. While fungal infections are the most common cause of clitoral itching. In many cases, the same organisms tend to

For many women, soreness and tenderness in the breasts and nipples is very common and can stem from simple and natural causes such as fondling during love-making, to more serious causes such as periods, pregnancies, fibrocystic breast disease, hormonal imbalance, menopause, and a host of other