Women's Health
Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Uterine fibroids are tumours made of muscle and connective tissue that grow from the wall of the uterus.
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Vaginal Infections: Vaginitis, Cervicitis & Adnexitis
The female reproductive system includes the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Inflammation or infection can …
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Polycystic ovary syndrome happens when the body’s hormones are out of balance. This imbalance interferes with normal ovulation — …
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Missed Period: Causes, Symptoms & When to Act
A missed period can be alarming, but it is often not a sign of serious illness. Doctors call this condition amenorrhea, and it …
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Vaginal Atrophy: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Vaginal atrophy occurs when estrogen levels drop, causing the vaginal lining to lose thickness and moisture.
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Menstrual Cycle Disorders: Causes, Types & When to Act
A typical menstrual cycle lasts between 25 and 35 days, with an average of 28 days. The cycle is counted from the first day of one …
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Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal for Canadian Women
Your menstrual cycle is your body’s monthly process of preparing for a possible pregnancy. It involves hormonal changes, uterine …
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First Period: What Every Young Girl Should Know
Getting your first period is one of the biggest changes in a young girl’s life. It usually happens around age 12, but it can start …
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Vaginal Agenesis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Vaginal agenesis (also called vaginal atresia) means the vagina is either completely absent or only partially formed.
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Amenorrhea: Types, Causes, and Treatment Options
Amenorrhea simply means not having a menstrual period. It is not a disease on its own — rather, it is a sign that something else …
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Functional Ovarian Cyst: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A functional ovarian cyst is one of the most common ovarian conditions in women of childbearing age.
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Fallopian Tube Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
A fallopian tube infection, also called salpingitis, is a serious condition that affects the female reproductive system.
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Vaginal Fissures: Causes, Treatment & Prevention
Vaginal fissures are breaks or cracks in the delicate skin and tissue lining the vaginal area.
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Vaginal Dryness: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
The walls of the vagina are normally coated with a thin layer of moisture. This fluid keeps the vaginal lining healthy, flexible, …
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It most often begins as a bacterial infection in …
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an umbrella term for infections and inflammation in the female reproductive system.
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Ovarian Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The ovaries are two small, oval-shaped glands located on either side of the uterus. They have two main jobs: producing eggs and …
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Nabothian Cysts: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The cervix is the lower part of the uterus. It connects the uterus to the vagina and measures roughly two centimetres long and …
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Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes & Treatment
Pelvic pain refers to any discomfort in the area below the belly button and between the hips.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: A Complete Guide
Pelvic inflammatory disease occurs when bacteria spread from the vagina or cervix into the upper reproductive tract.
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Vaginal Yeast Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A vaginal yeast infection is one of the most common health issues Canadian women face. It happens when a fungus called Candida …
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Adenomyosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Your uterus has two main layers. The inner layer is called the endometrium — a thin, soft lining. The outer layer is muscle, …
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Cervical Polyps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Cervical polyps are small, soft growths that develop on the cervix — the narrow passage connecting the uterus to the vagina.
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Cervical Polyps: Symptoms, Removal & Treatment Canada
Cervical polyps are small, finger-like growths that form on the cervix — the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
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Chronic Cervicitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Canada
Chronic cervicitis is a persistent inflammation of the cervix that affects a significant number of Canadian women each year, …