Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is often associated with tampons. As it turns out, they don’t fully deserve this correlation. Toxic shock syndrome is caused by toxins entering the bloodstream that develop from certain types of […]
gynecology
Why Is It Important to Keep Track of My Period?
When you’re filling out paperwork at your local gynecologist’s office, one of the questions is usually: When was the first day of your last menstrual cycle? Some women stare blankly at the sheet, completely clueless, […]
Miscarriage: Why Did I Lose My Baby?
If you find yourself in the midst of a miscarriage, there can be a lot of confusion and emotion that comes with such a tragic loss. Understanding some of the causes behind it can sometimes […]
Why Women Experience Pain During Sex
The candles are lit. Soft music is playing in the background. The mood is set. But instead of enjoying a romantic moment, all you can think is “ouch!” Believe it or not, most women have […]