March 12 (UPI) --Health experts say an Australian study linking sexual activity to an infection that 1 in 3 U.S. women ...

One in three women are affected by bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common but poorly understood condition caused by an imbalance of vaginal bacteria that can cause discomfort and pain. BV is treated with ...

Urinary tract infections happen often, affecting an estimated 60% of women and 20% of men in their lifetimes.

Dr Louise Clarke discusses bacterial and fungal vulvo-vaginal infections and how they should be managed in primary care ...

Hormonal changes during menopause can weaken urinary tract defences, increasing the risk of recurrent UTIs. Tissue thinning, bacterial imbalance and bladder changes contribute to infections, but ...

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In addition to experiencing unpleasant symptoms like bloating, mood swings, and cramps, certain women may be prone to getting an infection during the period cycle. Menstrual problems hurt the lower ...

This Research Topic will bring together research that examines how infectious diseases affect women’s health across the life course and how prevention, ...

Erin A. Brennand receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, the Calgary Health Foundation, and the MSI Foundation (all paid to ...

Women 65 and older face significantly higher rates of cervical cancer-causing HPV infections than younger women, despite current medical guidelines that typically discontinue screening at 65. The ...

Maintaining proper hygiene during pregnancy is essential to prevent prenatal infections that can affect both the mother and the baby. A gynecologist from Noida highlights the importance of simple ...