Good news – ESSENCE’s “Ask An OB-GYN” series is back to bring you very public answers to some of your most private questions. When sexual and vaginal health concerns arise, renowned Obstetrics and ...

Dear Dr. K: I have a vaginal yeast infection. The itching and burning are unbearable. How should I treat it? And how did I get it in the first place? Dear Reader: Vaginal yeast infections are caused ...

Oct. 29 -- WEDNESDAY, Oct. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists have identified two genetic mutations that help account for the presence of recurring yeast infections in certain women. Although the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Two thirds of women in a new U.S. study reported regularly using cleansers, lubricants or petroleum jelly intravaginally - and some of the products were linked to a higher ...

New research could one day pave the way for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections, by shedding new light on how microbes in the body absorb zinc. Around three quarters of women develop vaginal ...

Your favorite pair of underwear could be putting you at risk of serious vaginal infections. While lacy lingerie may look elegant, its effects on our nether regions can be much less glamorous. In fact, ...