Recurrent Yeast Infections May Need Extra Help

Women who have frequent or recurring vaginal yeast infections may need more extensive treatment than many currently get, according to experts.
Longer periods of treatment may be necessary to completely eliminate the infection, say researchers from University of Leeds in the UK, led by Maureen T. Reynolds, MD, of the university’s department of genito-urinary medicine. They […]

Getting Rid of Water Retention Bloating

Question: I suffer from water retention and sometimes gain a lot of weight if I haven’t taken a diuretic. Is there a connection between weight gain and water retention? And how can I get rid of the water retention?
Answer:
Any time your body retains extra fluid, you will gain weight.
A woman may notice water retention in […]

Routine Chlamydia Screening Recommended for Young Women

A new set of recommendations suggest that primary care physicians should screen all sexually active women 25 years or younger for chlamydia during their annual pelvic exam. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the US, affecting an estimated 3 million women each year.
Currently, only a third of young women are routinely screened […]