Pap Smear: What Happens and When You Need One
Walking into a Pap smear without knowing what to expect makes it feel bigger than it is. A few minutes, a quick…
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Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPS
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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): Symptoms and Why It Comes Back
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSNearly 3 in 10 U.S. women will deal with bacterial vaginosis at some point. It’s easy to treat once identified correctly, and…
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Do I Have a UTI? Signs, Causes, and Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSBurning when you pee and a bladder that won’t stop nagging usually point to a UTI, but not always. Here’s how to…
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Period Blood Colors: What Black, Brown, Pink, and Red Mean
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSOne day it’s dark red, the next it’s black or barely pink. Period blood color says more about timing than trouble. See…
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PMOS (Formerly PCOS): Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Sara Ahmad Qureshi, MBBS, MSPMOS touches more than your cycle. Skin, mood, metabolism, and fertility are all connected. Once you understand why, managing it gets a…
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Postmenopausal Bleeding: Causes and What to Do Next
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSIt only takes one spot to make you worry. Postmenopausal bleeding is rarely cancer, and no amount of it is too small…
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How to Prepare for an OB-GYN Visit: What to Expect
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSAn OB-GYN visit involves more than the exam itself. Period tracking, insurance costs, and what stays confidential if you’re a teen are…
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD): Diagnosis and Treatment
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSPMDD affects up to 5 in 100 women, and many go undiagnosed for years, quietly wondering what’s wrong with them. It’s not…
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Bleeding Between Periods: Causes and When to Worry
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSSeeing blood outside your period can be unsettling, but most causes are simple and treatable, from hormonal shifts and contraception to infections…
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When Does Ovulation Occur? Signs and Fertile Window
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSYour cycle can run like clockwork one month and shift the next, and ovulation is usually why. Even years in, the exact…
