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xBlood in the urine: what is your body trying to say?
The presence of blood in the urine is known as haematuria, but why does it happen?
22 Jul 2024
How many types of HPV are there and how serious they are?
Do you know how many types of HPV exist and if they cause cervical cancer? Can HPV be prevented?
15 Jul 2024
Post-coital bleeding: what causes it and what to do when it occurs?
Post-coital bleeding, not related to menstruation, occurs after sexual activity, often with pain.
17 Jun 2024
Intermenstrual bleeding: is it usual? When you should worry about it?
Metrorrhagia explained: Intermenstrual bleeding, not to be confused with mid-cycle spotting due to ovulation.
14 May 2024
Vaginoplasty: when is the best option and why?
Vaginoplasty's role in enhancing women's intimate health, addressing physical and emotional well-being.
16 Apr 2024
Warts in the anus: causes, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent them.
Warts in the anus are a type of genital wart. They are small lesions on the skin of the anal area.
05 Feb 2024
Vaginal pH: why is it altered in menopause?
Vaginal pH is a crucial indicator of vaginal health. However, there are factors that can alter it and cause...
09 Oct 2023
Nipple discharge - what are the main causes?
Nipple discharge is not exclusive to the menopause. However, due to the changes that occur during this period
26 Jun 2023
Vaginal cytology: what diseases can it identify?
Keeping track of our health is important throughout menopause. One regular screening that is recommended
24 Apr 2023
Vaginal odour, why does it appear during menopause?
All vaginas naturally produce odours and this often depends on lifestyle, activities and general health.
09 Apr 2023
Female arousal and its importance in reaching orgasm
Female arousal is the result of sexual stimulation and pleasure. When you are aroused, the genital ...
27 Feb 2023
Intimate hygiene: how to look after yourself during menopause
Intimate hygiene is the intimate care for your genital area. Practicing this properly is an important
30 Jan 2023
Pimples on the vulva: causes, symptoms, and prevention
Although very common, many women do not seek help when they notice pimples on the vulva, either due to ...
16 Jan 2023
Sexual desire: why does it decrease, and how to improve it
Knowing what menopause is and when menopause begins is essential, especially if you have started menopause
28 Nov 2022
Irregular bleeding: what is it and how to identify it in perimenopause
Have you missed your period for several months? Has the amount of menstrual bleeding changed?
24 Oct 2022
Vaginal wetness: what to expect during menopause?
Vaginal wetness tends to be a subject we do not really think about often. It is only when we have an issue...
26 Sep 2022
Heavy menstrual bleeding, causes and treatment in perimenopause
Perhaps you have reached the stage of perimenopause and are aware of the multiple changes in your...
08 Sep 2022
Voiding dysfunction: why does it occur during menopause?
Voiding dysfunction is often thought as a problem that only affects older people. However, it is not just...
05 Sep 2022
Myomatosis: What is it?
Every year millions of women are diagnosed with uterine myomatosis, a disease characterised by the...
18 Aug 2022
Irregular menstrual cycle: is this the start of perimenopause?
We have all experienced an irregular menstrual cycle. But how can we know if it is a symptom of...
01 Aug 2022
Learn which vaginal infections are the most common
Vaginal infections are conditions that affect the external part of the female reproductive system.
25 Jul 2022
Pelvic organ prolapse: everything you need to know.
Do you feel a weight on your lower abdomen or vagina or see a prominent bulge in your genital area?
25 Jul 2022
Absence of menstruation: how to check if it is due to menopause?
The absence of menstruation or amenorrhoea is defined as the absence of one or more menstrual periods.
11 Jul 2022
Vaginal atrophy: what is it and how is it treated?
Are you in menopause or have you already been through it and experienced vaginal burning or pain during...
04 Jul 2022
Bowel incontinence: Find out what it is
Bowel incontinence is a rare complication that occurs during menopause, but because of its severity and ...
27 Jun 2022
Fungal infection: what it is and what causes it
Did you know that at least three out of four women have had a vaginal fungal infection at some point in...
20 Jun 2022
Vaginismus: What is it and what does it have to do with menopause?
At any time of life, but especially during the menopause, you could experience involuntary contractions...
06 Jun 2022
Nocturia and menopause: How are they related?
Menopause is a stage of life accompanied by many changes in our minds, routines, and body. That is why ...
06 Jun 2022
Female Infertility: Main causes and how can the menopause affect it
Are you interested in learning about female infertility? Female infertility is the inability to become...
23 May 2022
Vaginitis and menopause: what is their relationship?
You mayhave heard about Vaginitis. This condition, also known as vulvovaginitis, consists of the...
16 May 2022
Female orgasm: How to achieve it in menopause?
Did you know that the female orgasm involves over 8,000 nerve endings? Or that this moment of pleasure
09 May 2022
Urinary Tract Infections: How to recognise and prevent one
We tell you all about urinary tract infection in menopause. Learn from why it happens to how to recognise and prevent it.
02 May 2022
Vaginal Dryness: 8 tips to prevent it & alleviate symptoms
Do you know the symptoms of vaginal dryness and how to control it? Please find here the main manifestations and tips to deal with it.
02 May 2022
Pain when having sex, causes and possible solutions
Pain when having sex affects 10-28% of women worldwide and is most common during menopause.
11 Mar 2022
Brown Discharge: Causes and treatments
Normal vaginal discharge is a discharge of fluid and cells that are continuously released through the vagina
05 Feb 2022
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