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Recent Articles by Dr. Sheila Sedicias

Mastitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that can cause pain, swelling, redness, fever, or even abscesses. Learn about the main causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, treatments such as antibiotics or surgery, and essential tips to help prevent mastitis during breastfeeding.

Symptoms

Egg White Discharge: Top 3 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Egg white discharge is usually cervical mucus, which is mostly noted during the fertile window and ovulation. It can also occur during pregnancy, or soon after fertilization. Learn more about what egg white discharge means, what causes it and when to see a doctor.

Diseases and Conditions

Oral Thrush: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Oral thrush is a fungal infection caused by an overgrowth of Candida albicans, leading to white patches, pain, and difficulty swallowing. Learn about common symptoms, risk factors, causes, and the most effective treatment options, including antifungal medications and oral care.

Home Remedies

Home Remedies for Discharge (Yeast Infections, BV & More)

Discover effective home remedies for discharge, including sitz baths with guava leaf tea, garlic tea, yogurt, coconut oil, tea tree oil, and chamomile tea. Learn how these natural options may ease symptoms, restore balance, and support treatment alongside medical care.

Pregnancy

When Did I Conceive? Simple Methods & Online Calculator

Wondering when did I conceive? Learn how to estimate your conception date using your last period, due date, or gestational age. Understand how conception calculators work, especially if you had unprotected sex on multiple days during your fertile window or have irregular cycles.

Labor & Delivery

12 Signs of Labor: What to Expect & When to Go to the Hospital

Signs of labor can include contractions, back pain, mucus plug loss, water breaking, and emotional changes. Learn how to recognize early symptoms, tell false from true labor, understand what causes labor to start, and know when it’s time to go to the hospital.

Healthy Pregnancy

Braxton Hicks Contractions: Causes & How to Identify

Braxton Hicks contractions can start as early as 6 weeks into pregnancy, but they’re usually not felt until the second or third trimester. Most women begin to notice them around 20 weeks or later, and they often become more frequent and noticeable as the pregnancy progresses, especially in the third trimester.

Yeast Infection

Yeast Infection Symptoms: Common Signs, Types & Treatments

Yeast infection symptoms vary depending on the affected area, with signs like itching, discharge, rashes, and white plaques. Learn how symptoms differ between oral, genital, skin, intestinal, and nail infections, and explore the most effective antifungal treatments for each type.

Herpes

Genital Herpes Treatments: Oral Medications & Ointments

Genital herpes treatments typically involve antiviral pills like acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir to relieve symptoms and speed healing. Learn how long treatment lasts, when ointments are used, care tips, natural options, pregnancy precautions, and signs of improvement.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Cramps During Pregnancy (1st, 2nd and 3rd Tri): Causes & Relief

Feeling cramps during your pregnancy can be normal, and the causes for cramps can vary depending on your stage of pregnancy. Cramps in the early stages can occur due to embryo implantation and other physical changes, while cramps near the end of pregnancy can be a sign of Braxton Hicks contractions or preterm labor.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

UTI Treatment During Pregnancy: Antibiotics & Home Remedies

UTI treatment during pregnancy should be monitored by an obstetrician and is generally involves the use of antibiotics for 5 to 7 days to eliminate bacteria and to prevent complications. Learn more about the treatment for UTI during pregnancy and how to tell if the UTI is improving or worsening.

Symptoms

Pelvic Pain: 12 Common Causes (& Treatment)

Pelvic pain is typically felt below the abdomen, and is usually a sign of a gynecological, urological or intestinal problem. It can also be related to pregnancy. Learn about the main causes of pelvic pain and what to do .

Symptoms

Vaginal Pain: 9 Causes (& How to Treat)

Vaginal pain can be caused by wearing tight clothes, or it can be a sign of a health condition, like an infection, vaginal dryness or cysts. It can also occur during pregnancy, especially in later stages, when the weight of the fetus starts to apply pressure on the vagina. Learn about what causes vaginal pain.

Fertility

How to Calculate Your Fertile Window (Online Calculator)

To calculate your fertile window, women with a 28-day cycle should count 14 days from the date they last menstruated (with the first menstruation day counting as Day 1). This is the time when ovulation is occurring, and chances for pregnancy is higher. Be sure to check-out our online fertile window calculator.

Symptoms

6 Home Remedies for Fishy Odor (& 5 Common Causes)

Home remedies for a fishy odor, like sitz baths and diet changes, can be used to manage vaginal smells caused by bacterial vaginosis and other vaginal conditions. Learn more about how to get rid of a fishy odor with home remedies, and what can cause it in the first place.