The vagina is a self-regulating ecosystem designed to stay healthy through a precise balance of bacteria, moisture levels and ...

For women in midlife, vaginal estrogen, like in the form of a cream, is one of the most effective treatments for vaginal ...

Despite what certain advertisements for vaginal products may claim, there’s no reason for one’s vagina to be flower-scented. It’s totally OK for vaginas to have a smell, thanks to bacteria, sweat, ...

HHS released updated cervical cancer screening guidelines on Jan. 5, allowing for self-administered HPV tests as an ...

Right now, your chances of delivering twins vaginally are 50-50 (which means that your chances of having a C-section are also ...

For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that ...

It’s the year 2026, and yet vaginal health is the least discussed, and often surrounded by confusion, embarrassment, and ...

Cancer can affect any part of the body, including the reproductive system. When surgeons have to remove part or all of the vagina due to cancer, reconstruction surgery offers a way to maintain vaginal ...

When vaginal itch occurs, you may assume that you have a yeast infection. But think twice before you dash to the store for an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal remedy. If you try to treat the ...

A vaginal cuff is a closure a surgeon makes at the top of the vagina, near the typical location of the cervix. Surgeons usually perform this procedure as part of a total or radical hysterectomy.

Beyond menopause, certain medications and immune disorders can also cause vaginal dryness. Your healthcare provider can help you determine the right treatment for this condition, which may mean ...

Dr. Streicher is an associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. Women of all ages can experience the sandpapery sensation known ...