Have you ever sat down to go to the bathroom, looked at your underwear and thought, “Is that normal?” Vaginal discharge is common and actually beneficial for your body. But depending on the color and […]
menstrual cycle
Should I See a Doctor for an Irregular Period?
While a missed or irregular period is not usually cause for alarm, it can sometimes indicate a bigger issue is going on. Women often miss or have a late period when they are under high […]
Do Tampons Cause Toxic Shock Syndrome?
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 […]
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, […]