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Yeast Infection
If you are struggling with a yeast infection, you’re not alone. About 75% of women develop at least one vaginal yeast infection during their lives, and almost half have two or more. This infection is also easily prevented and treated, but if you find you have more than four a year, you may want to contact your doctor.
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Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections
Scientists have identified two genetic mutations that help account for the presence of recurring yeast infections in certain women.
Birth Control May Help Ward Off Bacterial Vaginosis
Women who are prone to the common vaginal infection, bacterial vaginosis, are less likely to have a recurrence if they take hormonal contraception, whether it be birth control pills or Depo-Provera injections, new research suggests.
Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection
A drug used to help prevent recurring breast cancer appears to hold promise as a treatment for deadly fungal infections, new research has found.
Women's Sexual Health Issues Hit Home
A new survey finds that 70 percent of American women have experienced a sexual health issue, and 22 percent felt very or extremely concerned about it.
Oral Yogurt 'Vaccine' Could Blunt Ouch Factor
Imagine how much nicer it would be to get vaccinated by drinking a yogurt smoothie instead of being poked by a needle.
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