by Staci Tanouye | Jun 16, 2024 | Women's Health
1. Scented or fragrance pads or tampons There are so many vaginal products on the market – these are three vaginal products to avoid. First, I would never use any scented or fragrance pads or tampons. And yes, this includes essential oils. Essential oils are...
by Staci Tanouye | May 30, 2024 | Women's Health
Every woman has two Bartholin’s Glands that are located on either side of the bottom of the opening of the vagina. The glands secrete a small amount of natural fluid that prevents the vulva from getting too dry. Moreover, these glands maintain vaginal moisture and...
by Staci Tanouye | May 30, 2024 | Women's Health
Rules that I preach to patients, but completely break myself. Let’s have some fun! 1. I sometimes wear panty liners. This is a huge GYN no-no. I don’t do it often, but sometimes I just have to, especially on a long day when I know I won’t have time to pee a...
by Staci Tanouye | May 15, 2024 | Women's Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month so let’s discuss postpartum depression (PPD). 1 in 5 women suffer from PPD, and this is likely a gross underestimate. It may not look like what you think. Studies show that most women try to hide it, and they do this for many...
by Staci Tanouye | May 1, 2024 | Women's Health
A new patient came to see me before going to college. She had no problems, was not sexually active, but came because she said she knew nothing about her body, her period, or safe sex. Neither her school or her parents had taught her anything. She came in to educate...
by Staci Tanouye | Apr 15, 2024 | Women's Health
What is vaginal discharge? Vaginal discharge is fluid and cells shed via your vagina. Discharge keeps your vaginal health in check by providing a method of natural self-cleaning. This helps in maintaining the pH balance and preventing infections by flushing out...
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