This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Background information on What's causing my repeated infections?  -  Feb 24, 2008 Jamaica Observer,The problem that you are experiencing with recurrent vaginal infections is something that can definitely be treated and is really not a good enough reason Vaginal discharge – Home Remedies For vaginal discharge  -  Mar 12, 2008 Los Angeles Chronicle,This makes you more susceptible to infection, including vaginal infections. For non-vaginal yeast infections, you can apply garlic paste straightly on the Say Good-Bye To UTIs  -  Mar 12, 2008 NewsReleaseWire.com (press release)Women are more often affected by UTIs and can also suffer vaginal infections due to an imbalance of healthy bacteria available to fight “invadingâ€? bacterial With promiscuity, chlamydia rises  -  Mar 8, 2008 Daily News & Analysis,...“Free sex among adolescents without proper protection is one of the factors contributing to the increasing number of complaints of vaginal infections among MANILA -- An expert on infectious disease said about 20 to 30 ...  -  Mar 7, 2008 Sun.Star,Dr. Jack Sobel, professor from the Harper University Hospital in Detriot, said women who are "not sexually active" are prone to vaginal infections. Consumers revel in explosion of yoghurt brands  -  Feb 25, 2008 Business Daily Africa,...is no scientific proof, Dr Godfrey Ngayu, a gynaecologist at Acacia Women’s Clinic, said yoghurt with active cultures may keep away vaginal infections. HERB GARDEN: GOLDENSEAL  -  Feb 28, 2008 Mother Earth News,...sinus conditions, dyspepsia, worms, bowel irregularity, gonorrhea, prostate and vaginal infections, and morning sickness . . . among other problems. Surprising research results at AIDS conference  -  Feb 4, 2008 San Francisco Chronicle,Unexpectedly, the study found similar rates of vaginal infections among women, whether or not their partners were circumcised, and a slightly increased risk 'Good Bacteria' In Women Give Clues For Slowing HIV Transmission  -  Feb 7, 2008 Science Daily (press release)...as infection by common sexually transmitted diseases like trichomoniasis, gonorrhea and chlamydia, and other more common types of vaginal infections. New HIV Studies Bring No New Hope  -  Feb 4, 2008 eFluxMediaAlso, rates of condom use, bacterial vaginal infections, vaginal discharge, painful urination and urinary tract infections remained the same among women. Vaginal discharge: right as rain  -  Jan 31, 2008 UNM Daily Lobo (subscription),You can read specifics about yeast and other vaginal infections on our Web site, Unm.edu/~shc1 in the Health Topics section. Circumcising Men Slows Herpes Spread, May Reduce HIV Risk  -  Feb 3, 2008 BloombergOther vaginal infections that can help spread HIV dropped by as much as 50 percent in wives of circumcised men, research showed. A separate study found that Dear Dr. Shieh  -  Feb 10, 2008 Pacific Daily News,Lastly, there are certain vaginal infections that can also cause pain and swelling in the vaginal area, so it is always a good idea to let your doctor know. CROI: Circumcising HIV positive men may increase HIV infections in ...  -  Feb 3, 2008 Aidsmap,Trial of male circumcision: prevention of HSV-2 in men and vaginal infections in female partners, Rakai, Uganda. Fifteenth Conference on Retroviruses and Home remedies ease common pains  -  Feb 18, 2008 Northern Daily News,To give you related information, I am sending you a copy of my Health Report "Vaginal Infections and Disorders." Other readers who would like a copy should Finding out how to keep babies in utero as long as possible  -  Feb 12, 2008 The West Australian,An overactive immune system might heighten the response to vaginal infections and gum disease enough to precipitate early labour, Dr Pennell said, DR. ELIZABETH SMOOTS PRACTICAL PREVENTION A dose of probiotics a ...  -  Jan 30, 2008 Myrtle Beach Sun News,Vaginal infections | Women with recurrent yeast or nonspecific bacterial infections may find probiotics helpful in conjunction with other treatments. 31 days to the best sex ever  -  29 Dec 2007 Independent Online,..."Being pantiless decreases your risk of vaginal infections and keeps you in touch with one of your most important zones." If living sans knickers sounds too City owns numerous recreational facilities; safety a different issue  -  Dec 28, 2007 Greeley Tribune,...emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, diagnosis and treatment of vaginal infections and urinary tract infections, and menopause and midlife services Cosmetics can cause infections  -  Dec 13, 2007 Hindu,...consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Wockhardt Hospitals and Cradle, said at least 30 per cent of women suffer from vaginal infections. Ask the Doctor  -  Dec 26, 2007 The Monitor, Uganda,Shabina Most vaginal infections are caused by an imbalance in the naturally occurring bacteria or fungi in the vagina. The imbalances may follow changes in Is canned food safe to eat?  -  Nov 30, 2007 GoErie.com,I am sending you a copy of my newly updated Health Report "Vaginal Infections and Disorders." Other readers who would like a copy should send a long, Synova Healthcare Group, Inc. Files Voluntary Petition to ...  -  Dec 19, 2007 CNNMoney.com...is designed to detect the presence of elevated vaginal acidity, assisting women in identifying the most appropriate treatment for vaginal infections. When Sex Equals Stress  -  Dec 3, 2007 Divine,Endometriosis, sexually transmitted infections, ovarian cysts, vaginismus, the overuse of douches, inflammation of the cervix, vaginal infections, Good bacteria in your food  -  Dec 8, 2007 Hindu,...selected micro-organisms like lactobacillus is beneficial both in the prevention and treatment of certain intestinal and, perhaps vaginal, infections. Maker of sponges made famous by 'Seinfeld' files for bankruptcy  -  Dec 19, 2007 The Canadian Press...contain spermicide designed to prevent pregnancy for 24 hours. Based in Media, Pa., Synova also makes products that detect menopause and vaginal infections. Daily Briefing  -  Dec 20, 2007 The News Journal,Based in Media, Pa., Synova also makes products that detect menopause and vaginal infections. Earlier this year, Synova bought a New Jersey company that had Synova seeking Chap. 11 and sale  -  Dec 20, 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer,Synova also sells over-the-counter diagnostic tests to help women detect vaginal infections and menopause. The company has been developing a noninvasive, Today Sponge maker files for bankruptcy  -  Dec 19, 2007 Trading Markets (press release),Synova also sells an over-the-counter diagnostic test to help women detect vaginal infections. Shares of Synova were down 26 cents, or 86.3 percent, Today Sponge maker files for bankruptcy  -  Dec 19, 2007 Centre Daily Times,Synova also sells an over-the-counter diagnostic test to help women detect vaginal infections. (c) 2007, The Philadelphia Inquirer.Visit Philadelphia Online The parasitic invasion  -  Dec 12, 2007 ChronicleHerald.ca,...skin rashes/acne, sleep disturbances, PMS or vaginal infections, bad breath, nutritional deficiencies, common cold and flu symptoms, irritability, Some things you should know about diabetes  -  Dec 9, 2007 North County Times,Some early signs of diabetes are constant thirst; frequent urination; urinary and vaginal infections; extreme fatigue; blurred vision. Glaxo Gets Rights to Sell Proposed Over-the-Counter Cholesterol Drug  -  Nov 26, 2007 Wall Street JournalThe FDA has allowed the switch of some types of drugs including products used to treat heartburn and to treat certain vaginal infections. botswana: man dies after wrongly given vaginal infection drugs  -  Nov 13, 2007 AllAfrica.com,...the pharmacist gave him pills which are usually inserted into the vagina to cure vaginal infections, prescribing them as painkillers. esther said while fast facts about how ph affects your life every day  -  Oct 30, 2007 Imperial Valley News,...a yeast infection -- it could be something more! pick up an over-the-counter ph test like the vagisil screening kit for vaginal infections. you can test vaginal odor may be caused by infection  -  Nov 5, 2007 GoErie.com,...most intimate problems. to give you related information, i am sending you a copy of my newly updated health report "vaginal infections and disorders. screening for diabetes  -  Nov 8, 2007 Searchlight Newspaper (subscription),...burning or tingling in feet/hands. having repeated skin infections as well as urinary or vaginal infections are also common signs of possible diabetes. inside the insight  -  Nov 8, 2007 Catholic Insight,...years i treated many young women with genital warts, from vaginal infections and i wondered what damage had been done to their self-esteem. fact 4. men, is it safe to have no menstrual cycle with birth control pills  -  Nov 13, 2007 PR-USA.net (press release),...will often resolve after the first 3 cycles), nausea and vomiting (particularly for the first few cycles), vaginal infections, mood changes, Vaginal Infections  -  Oct 2, 2007 American Chronicle,Vaginal infections are not something that any woman wants, but there are times when it is an unavoidable fact of life. There are times that no matter what New Report Offers Complete And Concise Overview Of The Vaginal ...  -  Sep 27, 2007 Business Wire (press release),..."Women’s Health - Vaginal Infections Drug Pipeline Report" contains detailed information on the current drug pipeline. This report provides insight into the Synova Healthcare to Participate in 'Women's Health Care in the ...  -  Oct 10, 2007 CNNMoney.comMillions of women buy over-the- counter (OTC) vaginal infection treatments, often without knowing the cause of their vaginal infections. Is it safe to take antibiotics while breastfeeding?  -  Oct 15, 2007 MSNBCYou should also note that one of the antibiotics used to treat certain vaginal infections, called metronidazole (brand name Flagyl), has been associated Diabetes - Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms  -  Oct 17, 2007 American Chronicle,Bladder and vaginal infections can be a particular problem for women. Some people who have type 2 diabetes have patches of dark, velvety skin in the folds Your tough gynecology questions — answered!  -  Oct 2, 2007 MSNBCA: Getting recurrent vaginal infections on a regular basis is NOT normal. You should get checked out by your doctor. As we get older women may get a vaginal Lifestream Pharma BV and Lil’ Drug Store Introduce RepHresh ...  -  Oct 2, 2007 Business Wire (press release),In fact, nearly half of all vaginal infections are BV, a result of bacterial overgrowth in the vagina. “Symptoms of BV are similar to those of yeast National Institutes of Health Launches Vulvodynia Awareness Campaign  -  Oct 16, 2007 Associated Content,Some causes of vulvodynia can be from injury or irritation of the nerves that surround your vulvar area, past vaginal infections, allergies of the skin, Symptoms of Diabetes – How to Recognize Early Symptoms  -  Oct 9, 2007 American Chronicle,Bladder and vaginal infections are a huge concern in women. •Tingling extremities – nerve damage can be caused by the excess of sugar in the blood, Although there is not much science to back up the claims about the ...  -  Oct 9, 2007 Sarasota Herald-Tribune,...successfully treat inflammation of the uterine cervix, get rid of parasitic vaginal infections, reduce typhoid fever, and cure advanced pyorrhea in many Male Yeast Infection Symptoms  -  Sep 28, 2007 American Chronicle,Although male yeast infection isn’t all that common it can happen and in these cases the male yeast infection symptoms are generally the same as vaginal Community News: Herkimer County  -  Oct 15, 2007 Utica Observer Dispatch,Symptoms of diabetes include frequent urination, abnormal thirst, excessive appetite accompanied by weight loss, fatigue, recurrent vaginal infections in From bugs to drugs  -  Sep 20, 2007 Express Pharma,We also have a product for oral inflammatory condition, which uses just one single strain of bacteria and another product for vaginal infections using three Cuban Women Suffer Blockade  -  Sep 26, 2007 Prensa Latina,Among hardships Cuban women confront are scarcities of personal hygiene articles and treatment for vaginal infections. The list includes birth control items Kid Nation: Just as Boring as Lord of the Flies  -  Sep 20, 2007 Jossip,And even then, the ads, like one for a screening kit for vaginal infections, were hardly targeted at CBS’s ideal demographic. Over hyping an innovation—like 'Kid Nation': Grow Up, CBS!  -  Sep 19, 2007 Washington Post,Among those who remained: the makers of a "screening kit for vaginal infections," of questionable taste on a show bound to attract viewers as young as its Letting children run riot? Hardly  -  Sep 24, 2007 Spiked,CBS has struggled with skittish advertisers, and judging by the first evening’s advert for a product designed to test for vaginal infections at home, 'Kid Nation': Kids Working Along Familiar Reality Show Lines  -  Sep 20, 2007 Mediapost.com,Then the most scandalous -- or misplaced -- advertising of all, a commercial for the "Vagisil screening kit for vaginal infections." In a kids' show? Hmmm.. Named iAOR for Today Sponge, FEM-VTM  -  10 Sep 2007 PharmaLive.com (press release),Fem-V® is the only non-invasive over-the-counter test kit to assess the symptoms of vaginal infections, with clinical results that match a physician's Hygiene always  -  Aug 24, 2007 Deccan Herald,The monsoons also bring a number of yeast infections, as well as a high prevalence of vulvo-vaginal infections caused due to damp clothing as you tend to Dr. Gott: Pain in the feet  -  Aug 28, 2007 Northwest Herald,To give you related information, I am sending you copies of my Health Reports “Bladder and Urinary Tract Infectionsâ€? and “Vaginal Infections and Disorders. Underweight black women risk preterm delivery  -  Sep 6, 2007 SpiritIndia,They analyzed data for 11392 women participating in a study of vaginal infections and prematurity, all of whom were enrolled between 23 and 28 weeks of Healing heartland  -  Aug 23, 2007 Business Line,These kits are used to diagnose a range of diseases (urinary tract infection, anaemia, sickle cell anaemia, tuberculosis, diabetes, vaginal infections, Greater good for who?  -  Aug 18, 2007 Malaysia Star,I doubt Hassan has considered that squatting in a foetid pond makes one vulnerable to all sorts of vaginal infections, not bites by Aedes mosquitoes. David Hendricks: Bayer deal is good for SA  -  Sep 1, 2007 San Antonio Express,Additional products include prenatal and magnesium supplements and treatments for urinary and vaginal infections. Mission Pharmacal, now in its third Sharon resident signs up for more Caribbean relief  -  Aug 23, 2007 Sharon Advocate,...you is that is people are suffering from very common diseases for which there are treatments such as vaginal infections and malaria,â€? Rahman said. Relieve Vaginal Dryness  -  09 Aug 2007 American Chronicle,The thinning and drying of the vaginal tissues also creates an environment that is hospitable to vaginal infections. Herbs in the form of oils and salves Testing, testing  -  09 Aug 2007 Aurora Beacon News,The county's testing involves a physical exam to check for herpes, warts and vaginal infections. A swab test is used for gonorrhea and chlamydia, ALDA Pharmaceuticals Accelerates Pharmaceutical Registration ...  -  Jul 31, 2007 Market Wire (press release)T36 ® Vulvo-Vaginitis Treatment - The T36 ® formulation can be used for treatment of all vulvo-vaginal infections. Yeast infections comprise only one third FPA Launches New Leaflet 'Oral Sex' And Reacts To New STI Figures ...  -  Jul 24, 2007 Medical News Today (press release),Genital warts, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Non-specific NSU, Pubic lice and scabies, Syphillis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Vaginal infections, Your sexual health, Chitosan's battle of the bulge  -  Jul 30, 2007 The Brunei Times,...has been tried as a treatment for kidney failure and as an aid in wound healing especially against the bacteria Streptococcus and vaginal infections. Beijing Med-Pharm Wins New Distribution Rights  -  Jul 12, 2007 Seeking Alpha,Unlike other treatments for vaginal infections, Clindesse uses KV’s proprietary Site Release technology that keeps leakage to a minimum, reduces systemic Spongeworthy? Today Sponge Is Back  -  Aug 2, 2007 NBC30.com,...said it may not be the right choice for all women, including those who have trouble with vaginal infections or have a lot of sensitivity to chemicals. It's back: Contraceptive for the 'sponge-worthy'  -  Jul 30, 2007 Philadelphia Inquirer,Synova also sells over-the-counter diagnostic tests to help women detect vaginal infections and menopause. The company is working on a saliva-based test to Gynaecological research finds out wearing g-strings can be risky  -  Jul 25, 2007 HULIQ,First, women who wear g-strings day in and day out are more susceptible to developing yeast vaginal infections and venereal diseases. Huguenot doctor's book looks at 'hidden disease' of testosterone ...  -  Jul 16, 2007 Staten Island Advance,Women may suffer from osteoporosis, anemia, fibroids, menopause symptoms, vaginitis, recurrent vaginal infections, loss of libido and sexuality in part due Search the web for more resources on   Web health.mongabay.com Health Home | Conditions | Cancer | Medications | Surgery | Vaccines mongabay.com Disclaimer: Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. 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