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… adrenal glands . Both men and women make estrogen hormones. Estrogens are responsible for female sexual development and … as breast development and the menstrual cycle. In women, estrogens are made mainly in the ovaries and in the placenta … also made by the adrenal glands. In men, small amounts of estrogens are made by the adrenal glands and testicles. …
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… the vagina . It can cause itching and burning, a change in vaginal discharge, and sometimes pain during sex. What … Atrophic vaginitis. This usually is treated with estrogen creams or tablets. How can you prevent it? Here are some … Atrophic vaginitis. This usually is treated with estrogen creams or tablets. How can you prevent it? Here are some …
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… Vaginal Dryness On this page: Overview Overview You may have … be used on a regular basis. Use a low-dose vaginal estrogen cream, ring, or tablet. These can reverse vaginal dryness … be used on a regular basis. Use a low-dose vaginal estrogen cream, ring, or tablet. These can reverse vaginal dryness …
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… Vaginal Pessaries On this page: Treatment Overview What To … you are satisfied with the fit. After menopause, estrogen (cream, ring, or tablets) is sometimes used with a pessary to … you are satisfied with the fit. After menopause, estrogen (cream, ring, or tablets) is sometimes used with a pessary to …
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… Numbing Creams and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, … is to use topical anesthetics, also known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and patches for infants, toddlers, and older children …
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… Vaginal Closure Surgery (Vaginal Obliteration) On this page: Surgery Overview What To … Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration) is done when …
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… Vaginal Fistula On this page: What is a vaginal fistula? A fistula is a passage or hole that has … that has formed in the wall of the vagina is called a vaginal fistula. A vaginal fistula that opens into the …
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… Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: … Self-Care What is a vaginal yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus that normally lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many yeast cells are …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a … vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into the vagina. …
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… Vaginal Wet Mount On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A vaginal wet mount (sometimes called a vaginal smear) is a test to find the cause of vaginitis, or …
