Pimples on Vagina Among Teens Teens is the age when you get a lot of pimples. As they occur elsewhere, they may occur in the genital region as well. How Do You Get Pimples? The genital area is supplied heavily with glands that secrete oily lubricating secretions to ease friction during sexual activities. These glands […]
How to Get Tested for Chlamydia and Syphilis? Q: My ESR 1 hour test was normal 3 times. I had risky behaviors 8 months ago. Does it mean I am not infected by syphilis or chlamydia? I am a male, 39 years old. -By Farzad Reply: ESR is not a diagnostic test. So a normal ESR […]
Managing Bumps in the Private Area Q: I am 16 years old virgin. I am worried about this pimple-like bump on my private section. I popped it recently, and blood and pus came out. Is there any possibility that it might be something else if not a vaginal pimple. The anticipation is killing me. Please […]
HPV as a Causative Agent of Genital Warts and Cervical Cancer Q: I have to answer this question for my Anatomy class. What are the clinical conditions that cause unusual manifestations of HPV, specifically warts, either in size or number? – By Ashley Reply: HPV (human papilloma virus ) does not always manifests itself. Many […]
Home Care for Genital Area Pimples in Women Pimples in the vaginal area are common among teens, early adulthood and even in the later years of female life. Reasons are many and differ from case to case. To manage these pimples effectively, it would be a good idea to understand the causes behind them. Causes […]
Hard Purple Pimples Could Be Cherry Angiomas or Angiokeratomas Q: On my bikini line, I have a hard blackish purplish pimple. When I squeeze, it looks like a white blood filled pimple. I have a smaller pus filled pimple near my clitoris and an extremely painful bump near my anus. I am an 18 year old […]
Excessive Creamy White Vaginal Secretions Q: I am a 22 year old female. I was diagnosed with BV about 5 months ago. The doctor treated me and it seemed to go away within a week. Recently, I’ve had more discharge than normal. It’s smooth creamy white color and it doesn’t smell the same. I went […]
Cystocele – Dealing With Prolapsed Pelvic Floor and Bladder A little understanding about the different anatomical structures in the region would help. What Is Cystocele ? Cystocele is a cystic (fluid containing) swelling formed by the prolapse of a part of urinary bladder wall into the anterior vaginal wall. The three viscera, the urinary bladder, […]
Causes of High PSA Level – Elevated Prostate Specific Antigen Test Scores Q: I am a 50 years old male. I am concerned about my high PSA values of 3.467. What may this mean? Reply: In a healthy male, the PSA level should be less than 4 nanograms per milliliter of blood. Any value […]
Does Semen Leak From Vagina After Intercourse? Q: After sex, does all the semen goes inside vagina or some leaks out ? Reply: Some part of the total ejaculate goes deep inside the vagina, some stays in the lower part of it and some leaks out. Semen leakage from the vagina is normal and to […]
