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Discharge Color Meaning: Color Chart w/ Causes & Symptoms

Discharge color can often offer insight into your vaginal health, as certain colors can mean different health conditions. Learn more about what different discharge colors mean, symptoms it can present with, and how different types of discharge are treated.

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Progesterone: Functions, Reference Values & Indications for Testing

Progesterone is a hormone produced by the ovaries that is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and preparing the body for pregnancy. It also plays an important role in sperm production. Learn about causes of high and low progesterone, reference values, and indications for testing.

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What Is Vulvodynia? (Symptoms, Causes & Treatment)

Vulvodynia is a condition characterized by chronic pain and discomfort in the vulvar area, generally resulting in painful intercourse. The exact causes are unknown, but it may be associated with genetic factors and neuropathic pain. Learn more about the symptoms of vulvodynia, what causes it, and how it's treated.

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Uterine Pain: 7 Causes, Treatment & Tests

In most cases, uterine pain is a sign of a mild condition, like a period or slight inflammation. However, it can also be a sign of a more serious illness, like a polyp or myopia. Learn more about the most common causes of uterine pain, what to do, and how it can be tested.

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Vaginal Yeast Infection: Symptoms (w/ Quiz), Causes & Treatment

Vaginal yeast infections are one of the most commonly occurring infections in women. Symptoms include intense itching, swelling and white discharge. Learn more about what causes yeast infections, common symptoms associated with it, and how to treat it.

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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treatment

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that occurs when there is an imbalance of naturally-occurring vaginal bacteria. It is associated with symptoms like foul odor, and a thick discharge. Learn more about other symptoms, what causes it and treatment options .

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Swollen Vagina: 8 Causes (& How to Treat)

A swollen vagina can be caused by skin irritation, infections or cysts in the area. It may also be noted at the end of pregnancy or after sex, in which case, it resolves on its own. Learn more about what causes a puffy vagina and how to treat it.

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Brown Discharge: 11 Causes, What It Means & How to Treat

Brown discharge can be a symptoms of cervical irritation, a vaginal infection PCOS, but it can also be a sign of the beginning or end of your period, which is a normal finding. Learn more about what brown discharge means, what causes it, when it's normal and when to worry.

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Green Discharge: Causes, How to Treat & Home Remedies

Green discharge may be a sign of a vaginal infection, especially if it presents with itching, burning or foul odor. It typically requires treatment with antibiotics, although you can use home remedies like guava tea to help relieve symptoms. Lear nmore about what causes green discharge and how to treat it.

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Watery Discharge: What It Means, 10 Causes & Treatment

Watery discharge can be caused by hormonal changes from a period, pregnancy or menopause. However, it may also be a sign of an infection such as bacterial vaginosis, chlamydia or trichomoniasis. Learn about what causes watery discharge, what it means, and how it's treated.

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Yellow Discharge: What It Means (6 Causes) & How to Treat

Yellow discharge can be a sign of an infection (like trichomoniasis, chlamydia or gonorrhea) if it presents with other symptoms, like vaginal itching, foul odor and pain when urinating. Yellow discharge on its own, may not be a significant finding. Learn more about what causes yellow discharge and how to treat it.

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Vaginal Burning: 6 Reasons Why It Can Happen (& How to Treat)

Vaginal burning can be caused by skin irritation, allergies or rashes, and can be accompanied by vaginal pain or itchiness. Burning is also a common symptom of infection, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Learn more about what causes vaginal burning and what to do relieve it.

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White Discharge: 6 Causes & What It Means

White discharge can be normal if it is noted before your periods and is not accompanied by other symptoms. However, white discharge with itching, a foul smell or thick can be a sign of a vaginal infection, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Learn more about what causes white discharge and what it means.

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Cytolytic Vaginosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Cytolytic vaginosis (CV) is an overgrowth of Lactobacillus in the vagina. Symptoms include copious white vaginal discharge and vulvar and vaginal itching. Diagnosis is made based on lab tests and a physical exam. Treatment usually involves soaking in warm water with baking soda. Learn more about diagnosis and treatment.

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Ovarian Cyst: Symptoms, Types & Treatment Options

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on the ovary that can cause pelvic pain, irregular periods, weight gain and infertility. Learn more about the symptoms of an ovarian cyst, the types that can occur, and the treatment options available. Also read about whether you can still get pregnant with an ovarian cyst.