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She says, “I can’t go on.” Your next sentence is critically important. “I’m here. Tell me what you mean. How can I help?” Listen carefully. Do not interrupt her or rush to tell her that everything will be fine. If … Continue reading →

Your period is late. But the pregnancy test is negative. Before you celebrate or panic, ask one important question. When did I take the test? A negative result can happen when you test too early. Most home pregnancy tests are … Continue reading →

That clot on your pad looked frightening. Before you dismiss it, compare it with the top of a plastic drink bottle. Small clots can appear on the heavier days of a period. A plastic drink-bottle cap is slightly wider than … Continue reading →

“Insert your finger and wash inside properly.” If anyone has ever given you this advice, please do not follow it. The vulva is the outside area. Wash it gently with lukewarm water. If needed, use a small amount of mild, … Continue reading →

Perfume and intimate wash cannot fix the cause of a new vaginal odour. They may irritate the area and make the problem worse. A healthy vagina has a natural scent. The important question is not whether it has any smell. … Continue reading →

Vaginal discharge again? No big deal…you walk down to the pharmacy and buy the same antifungal you used last time. But what if this discharge does not need treatment at all? Normal discharge helps keep the vagina clean and moist. … Continue reading →

Intimacy hurts, but you keep quiet because you think it is something women simply have to bear. You should not have to endure it. Read! Q: Hello Dr, I just got married and I always have pain in my bladder … Continue reading →

“My period has been heavy since I was a teenager. I thought that was simply how my body worked.” But bleeding heavily for years does not automatically make it normal or harmless. If you regularly soak through pads, wake at … Continue reading →

Every month, you miss work because of your period.Every month, someone tells you, “It’s normal. Just endure it.” Period pain is common. But pain that regularly stops you from working, sleeping, eating, or carrying out your normal activities should not … Continue reading →