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… fistulas. Radiation treatment for pelvic cancer. A period of inflammatory bowel disease … fistulas. Radiation treatment for pelvic cancer. A period of inflammatory bowel disease …
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… Surgery Overview Vaginal wall prolapse (vaginal vault prolapse) occurs when … and painful intercourse. Learn more Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? How …
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… Follow your doctor's instructions for cleaning your pessary. Regular cleaning reduces the risk of complications. The cleaning schedule is determined by the type of …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What is a vaginal yeast infection? A vaginal yeast infection is a common infection. … but treatable symptoms. What causes vaginal yeast infections? Vaginal yeast …
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… Surgery Overview Vaginal closure surgery (vaginal obliteration) is done when the uterus … may also be done if the vagina drops into the vaginal canal ( vaginal vault prolapse ). …
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… Condition Basics What is a vaginal yeast infection? Yeast is a fungus … lives in the vagina in small numbers. A vaginal yeast infection means that too many … Things that may increase your risk for vaginal yeast overgrowth include taking …
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… Topic Overview What is a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)? If you have had a caesarean delivery (also called a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. This is called vaginal birth after …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Abnormal vaginal bleeding is unexpected bleeding from … Your Symptoms Are you having any abnormal vaginal bleeding? Bleeding is abnormal if it … than what you are used to. Yes Abnormal vaginal bleeding No Abnormal vaginal bleeding …
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… Overview You may have vaginal dryness around the time of menopause. … a hysterectomy (oophorectomy), you may have vaginal dryness from low estrogen levels. If sex is painful because of vaginal dryness, there are steps you can take …
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… Overview A rash in your vaginal area ( vulva ) may be caused by … on humans and survive by feeding on blood. Yeast infection (cutaneous candidiasis), which … may need to be drained. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) . Sores, blisters, or …