Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...

While some gynaecological cancers, such as cervical cancer, are more widely discussed, vulval cancer – which the HPV vaccine also helps protect against – is mentioned far less frequently. According to ...

The physical appearance of female genitalia can influence how women perceive the personality and sexual history of other women, according to new research. The findings indicate that vulvas conforming ...

Labial adhesions happen when the labia minora (the inner folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening) become fused together. In most cases, only a small part of the labia is fused, so the adhesions ...

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Vestibular papillomatosis (VP) are harmless, skin-colored bumps on the vulva that do not need treatment. VP is not related to sexually transmitted infections, genital warts, or any health risks.

In 2020, the United Nations estimated that more than 200 million girls worldwide had undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). This figure reflects only documented cases, and the actual prevalence is ...

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Menopause can cause changes to the labia due to lower estrogen levels. Hormonal treatments and lifestyle changes may help relieve discomfort and improve tissue health. The labia minora are the inner ...

In traditional societies, girls are held down with spread legs and the operation is performed without anesthesia using unsterilized knives, razorblades, scissors, cut glass or sharp stones. In Type I, ...

If you’re currently going through perimenopause, the 8 to 10 years leading up to when your periods stop and menopause officially hits, it’s probably no surprise when hot flashes, mood swings, and ...

Menopause represents a significant life transition, yet the intimate physical changes it brings remain surprisingly underdiscussed. While hot flashes and mood swings receive considerable attention, ...