periods and cycle – Pregnancy and Fitness

July 2, 2022 5 min read

Can I Make My Period End Faster?

It’s bound to happen sometimes: Vacations, holidays, or just plain old fun times often fall during your menstrual cycle. While stopping periods altogether isn’t typically recommended (it requires a prescription),…

Kasandra

July 1, 2022 6 min read

Menstrual Cup for Beginners

Are you a woman who wants to use a menstrual cup? If so, you may be wondering if itâ€™s safe for your body and can it cause a yeast infection?…

Kasandra

June 18, 2022 2 min read

Pink discharge: What it means and what to do

A pink discharge might sound pretty, but that doesn’t stop it from ringing alarm bells if you don’t know what it means. Rest assured â€” we’ve got the answers. What…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 2 min read

Yellow discharge: When and why it happens

It might come as a shock if you spot a yellow discharge on your underwear or when you wipe. But don’t panic â€” here’s everything you need to know. What…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 2 min read

Grey discharge: Possible reasons explained

Ever noticed grey stains on your underwear or toilet paper and wondered why? Wonder no more! Here’s what you need to know. What does Grey discharge look like? Grey-ish…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 2 min read

Green discharge: Is it cause for concern?

It’s pretty surprising how many colors your discharge can be, huh? Here’s what you need to know if you see green…. What does it look like? Green (obviously!), but it…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 2 min read

Vaginal discharge that might signal an infection

Vaginal Discharge has a bit of a bad rap – which is unfair because it’s actually a super smart way for our bodies to tell us how they’re feeling. Clear,…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 1 min read

Chronic yeast infection: Myth or fact?

Yeast infection (candidiasis) can become chronic under certain conditions (low immunity and diabetes, for example). If you have had candidiasis four or more times during a year, this suggests a…

Kasandra

June 16, 2022 7 min read

Can you have uterine fibroids without any symptoms?

You’d be surprised how many of my patients didn’t realize they have uterine fibroids. The thing is, about half of people with fibroids don’t experience any symptoms, and many never…

Kasandra

June 15, 2022 1 min read

Can you have sex when you have a yeast infection?

If you have a yeast infection (candidiasis), it’s better to abstain from sex. Although candidiasis isn’t a sexually transmitted infection, there is a risk of infecting a partner with weak…

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