Reproductive Health Conditions
Information about reproductive health: menstrual disorders, PCOS, endometriosis, and sexual health.
Articles
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Acute Bacterial Prostatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Acute bacterial prostatitis causes sudden fever, chills, and difficulty urinating. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, antibiotic treatment, and when to seek
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Bacterial vaginosis causes fishy-smelling vaginal discharge. Learn about BV symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention.
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Balanitis in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Home Care
Balanitis in children causes redness, swelling and discharge under the foreskin. Learn symptoms, home treatment with warm water irrigation, when to see a
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Balanitis in Children: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Balanitis in children causes foreskin inflammation, redness, and pain. Learn symptoms, home treatment, when to see a doctor, and prevention tips.
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Bartholin Cyst: Symptoms, Treatment & When to Seek Care
Bartholin cyst and abscess - symptoms, causes and treatment options. Learn about drainage procedures, catheter placement, and when to see a doctor.
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Cervical Dysplasia: HPV, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Cervical dysplasia (abnormal cervical cells) caused by HPV. Learn about screening, diagnosis, treatment options including LEEP and conization.
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Chlamydia: Symptoms, Testing & Treatment Guide
Chlamydia symptoms, testing options & treatment explained. Learn about this common STI, how it spreads, when to get tested, and antibiotic treatment.
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Chronic Prostatitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) in men - symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options. Reviewed by iMedic's medical...
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Endometriosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Endometriosis causes severe pelvic pain, painful periods, and infertility affecting 10% of women. iMedic guide with WHO and EAACI references.
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH): Symptoms, Treatment & When to See a
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causes urinary symptoms in men over 50. Learn about enlarged prostate symptoms, diagnosis, medications, surgery options, and
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Epididymitis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Guide
Epididymitis causes testicular pain, swelling and fever. Learn about symptoms, causes (bacterial infections, STIs), diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
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Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Treatment & When to See a Doctor
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects millions of men worldwide. Learn about causes including stress, diabetes and heart disease, plus effective treatments like
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): Types, Health Effects &
Complete guide to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) - types, physical and psychological health effects, medical treatment options, and global prevention efforts.
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Foreskin Problems: Phimosis, Balanitis & Treatment
Foreskin problems including phimosis (tight foreskin), balanitis (inflammation), and paraphimosis. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Foreskin Problems: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Foreskin problems including phimosis, balanitis, and paraphimosis - symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn when to seek medical care.
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Genital Herpes: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Genital herpes symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn about HSV-1 and HSV-2, outbreak triggers, antiviral medications, and how to manage recurrent
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Genital Itching and Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Genital itching and pain explained – common causes include yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, STIs, and skin conditions.
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Genital Itching: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options
Genital itching causes, symptoms and treatment for men and women. Learn about yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, STIs and when to see a doctor.
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Genital Warts (HPV): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Genital warts caused by HPV - symptoms, treatment options, and prevention. Learn about condyloma, HPV vaccination, and when to seek medical care.
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Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Gonorrhea symptoms, causes, treatment and prevention. Learn about this common STI, testing options, antibiotic treatment, and how to protect yourself.
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) - symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Learn when to see a doctor, hormonal treatments, and surgical options.
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Hepatitis B: Symptoms, Transmission & Treatment
Complete guide to Hepatitis B - symptoms, how it spreads, vaccination, diagnosis and treatment options. Learn about acute vs chronic HBV infection.
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Symptoms, Prevention & Treatment
Complete guide to HPV infection – types, symptoms, cancer risks, prevention through vaccination, and treatment options. Reviewed by iMedic's medical...
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Hydrocele in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Hydrocele in children is a fluid-filled swelling around the testicle. Learn about symptoms, when to see a doctor, diagnosis and treatment options.
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Irregular Periods: Causes of Missed or Late Menstruation
Irregular or missed periods explained – causes include stress, hormonal imbalances, PCOS, menopause & pregnancy. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Lichen Sclerosus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Lichen sclerosus causes genital itching and white skin patches. Learn about symptoms, treatment with corticosteroid creams, and when to see a doctor.
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Menstrual Cramps: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) cause lower abdominal pain during periods. Learn about causes, home remedies, medical treatments, and when to see a doctor.
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Menstrual Cycle: How Your Period Works & What to Expect
Complete guide to menstruation and the menstrual cycle. Learn about hormones, cycle phases, period symptoms, and when to see a doctor.
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Menstrual Cycle: Periods, Bleeding & Discharge Guide
Complete guide to menstruation, menstrual cycle, period problems, and vaginal discharge. Learn about PMS, menstrual cramps, heavy bleeding, and when to see a
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Mycoplasma Genitalium: Symptoms, Treatment & Testing
Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection causing painful urination and discharge. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Oral Herpes: Cold Sore Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Oral herpes (cold sores) caused by HSV-1 virus. Learn about symptoms, triggers, treatment options and how to prevent outbreaks.
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Orchitis: Testicular Inflammation Symptoms & Treatment
Orchitis (testicular inflammation) causes scrotal pain, swelling, and fever. Learn about symptoms, bacterial vs viral causes, diagnosis, and effective treatment
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Ovarian Cysts: Symptoms, Types & Treatment Options
Ovarian cysts explained: types, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Learn about functional cysts, dermoid cysts, and when surgery is needed.
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PCOS: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Complete guide to PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) - symptoms like irregular periods, excess hair growth, acne, and fertility issues.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Symptoms, Treatment & Causes
Pelvic organ prolapse causes vaginal bulging when the bladder, uterus, or rectum descends. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, pessary rings, surgery, and pelvic
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Pelvic organ prolapse causes bladder, uterus or rectum to bulge into the vagina. Learn about symptoms, treatment options including pessary and surgery, and
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Phimosis in Children: Tight Foreskin Symptoms & Treatment
Phimosis (tight foreskin) in boys - symptoms, when to seek care, steroid cream treatment and circumcision. Evidence-based guide from pediatric urologists.
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Premature Ejaculation: Causes, Treatment & Exercises
Premature ejaculation affects 20-30% of men. Learn about causes, effective treatments, behavioral techniques like start-stop method, and when to seek help.
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Provoked Vulvodynia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Provoked vulvodynia causes pain at the vaginal opening during intercourse or touch. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, pelvic floor therapy, and effective
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Pubic Lice (Crabs): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Pubic lice (crabs) cause intense itching in genital hair. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, over-the-counter treatment, and how to prevent reinfestation.
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Reproductive System Anatomy: How Male & Female Genitals Work
Complete guide to human reproductive anatomy. Learn how male and female reproductive organs function, their parts, and common concerns.
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Salpingitis: Fallopian Tube Infection Symptoms & Treatment
Salpingitis (fallopian tube infection) causes pelvic pain, abnormal discharge, and fever. Learn about causes, symptoms, diagnosis, antibiotic treatment, and how
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Sexual Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Complete guide to sexual dysfunction including erectile dysfunction, vaginismus, and premature ejaculation. iMedic guide with WHO and EAACI references.
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Spotting Between Periods: Causes and When to See a Doctor
Spotting between periods and blood-tinged discharge – causes, symptoms, and when to seek medical care. iMedic guide with WHO and EAACI references.
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STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections): Symptoms, Testing &
Complete guide to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) – symptoms, testing, treatment and prevention. Evidence-based clinical guide from iMedic.
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Swollen Scrotum: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Swollen scrotum causes include hydrocele, inguinal hernia, varicocele, and epididymal cyst. Learn symptoms, when to seek emergency care, and treatment options.
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Syphilis: Symptoms, Stages, and Treatment Guide
Syphilis symptoms, stages, diagnosis and treatment. Learn about primary, secondary and late syphilis, how it spreads, testing options, and antibiotic treatment.
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Testicle Pain: Causes, Symptoms & When to Seek Emergency Care
Testicle pain and scrotal conditions - symptoms, causes, and treatment. Learn about testicular torsion, epididymitis, orchitis, and when to seek emergency care.
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Testicular Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Emergency Signs
Testicular pain requires urgent evaluation. Learn about testicular torsion, epididymitis, and when to seek emergency care.
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Testicular Torsion: Symptoms, Causes & Emergency Treatment
Testicular torsion is a medical emergency requiring surgery within 6 hours. Learn about symptoms like sudden scrotal pain, causes, diagnosis, and treatment.
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Undescended Testicle: Causes, Surgery & Treatment
Undescended testicle (cryptorchidism) in babies - causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment. Learn when surgery is needed and what to expect.
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Uterine and Ovarian Conditions: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Complete guide to uterine and ovarian conditions including fibroids, PCOS, ovarian cysts, and cervical changes. Reviewed by iMedic's medical specialists.
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Uterine Fibroids: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Uterine fibroids (myomas) - symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Learn about heavy bleeding, pelvic pain, fertility impact and when to seek care.
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Vaginal Discharge: Causes, Types & When to See a Doctor
Vaginal discharge explained - normal vs abnormal types, causes, colors, and when to seek medical care. Learn about infections, treatment options and self-care.
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Vaginal Yeast Infection: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
Complete guide to vaginal yeast infection (candidiasis) - causes, symptoms, treatment options, and when to see a doctor.
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Vaginismus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
Vaginismus causes involuntary vaginal muscle spasms making penetration painful or impossible. Learn about symptoms, causes, self-help exercises, and effective