A yeast infection or candidiasis is a result of an overgrowth of a fungus that normally lives in the vulva and it’s called Candida albicans. The overgrowth causes inflammation, irritation, itching, and a painful and unpleasant discharge. Most women will experience it at some point in their lives. If it’s the […]
In order to be healthy, women need to pay attention to their vaginal health. Unfortunately, it’s not always the case and a lot of women struggle with some type of vaginal-related health problem at a certain period in their lives. To lower the risk of these health problems and to […]
Besides being very uncomfortable and embarrassing, an itchy vagina can also be painful. Some of the major reasons behind this itching are infections, menopause or irritating substances. Also, it may be a result of some skin disorder or an STD. In rare cases; it may be a result of stress […]
As explained on Women’s Health, regardless of what you may have thought by now, it is completely normal for a vagina to smell. Similarly to the gut, the vagina also has its own microbiome which contains a lot of bacteria and yeast which are essential. And, the vaginal smell is […]
Sadly, a lot of women struggle with unpleasant vaginal odor which could be a result of numerous different factors. In order to get rid of it, it is crucial to pinpoint the major trigger and address it properly. Some possible causes are bacterial overgrowth or an infection. After consulting your […]