Vaginismus: Why Sex or Tampons Hurt and What Helps
If penetration hurts or feels impossible, no matter how hard you try to relax, your muscles may be tightening on their own.…
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Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPS
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What to Do When You Get Your First Period: At Home or School
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSJust got your first period? It’s a completely normal sign that your body is growing up, and it’s almost always lighter, shorter,…
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Endometriosis: What It Feels Like and What to Do Next
Reviewed by Dr. Sara Ahmad Qureshi, MBBS, MSPeriod pain shouldn’t run your life. Cramps, pain during sex, bloating, and trouble getting pregnant can all be signs of endometriosis, and…
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How to Schedule Sex to Get Pregnant: Timing and Frequency
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSScheduled sex can start to feel like a chore fast — alarms, apps, and “we have to tonight.” Good news: your fertile…
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Pap Smear: What Happens and When You Need One
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSWalking 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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Periods in the Early Teenage Years: What Is Normal
Reviewed by Dr. Sadaf Iftikhar, MBBS, FCPSIn the first few years after menarche, cycle length and flow can shift month to month, and that’s expected for most teens.…
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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…
