Women's Health Medical Answers

What Is Metronidazole? Metronidazole is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal medication, also sold under the brand name Flagyl. It is a prescription-only medication that is available in oral tablet form (both immediate-release and extended-release...

Thermal ablation is an alternative to surgical hysterectomy for the removal of the uterus, usually to treat fibroids and/or heavy menstrual bleeding. The procedure causes layers of the endometrium to...

Vaginal itching is uncomfortable and embarrassing for some people because of the social aspect associated with it. The itching itself can be a result of many different causes such as...

Yaz is a commonly prescribed birth control pill that is also used for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, acne and  other conditions as the doctor sees fit. It is manufactured by Bayer and...

Breast reconstruction following the removal of the breasts, most commonly due to breast cancer, is a complex plastic surgery procedure. There are many different ways in which the surgery can...

Many factors result in the onset of a headache. One of the factors that have been constantly noticed to play an important role in women is the fluctuation of hormones...

Depo –Provera is a highly effective method of birth control used by women. It is also called as the ‘birth control’ shot since it is required to be injected into...

Nipple pain is a difficult topic to talk about for men because of the social embarrassment of the topic. This is unfortunate because a number of men all over the...

The menstrual cycle is of immense importance and a regular cycle indicates the well-being of the underlying hormonal system. Missing a period when not pregnant or breastfeeding is a sign...

Abnormal vaginal bleeding is any bleeding (including light spotting) that occurs outside of the confines of a woman's menstrual period. The majority of women of reproductive age have menstrual cycles...