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Breast Pain: Causes, Treatment and the Risk of Cancer

Breast Pain: Causes, Treatment and the Risk of Cancer

What are mastalgia and mastodynia? The medical term for breast pain is mastalgia. When breast pain is closely associated with menstruation, it is called mastodynia. Breast pain is a very common symptom. About 60% of women experience some degree of mastalgia, but few consider it important enough to seek medical help. In fact, only 1 in 10 women who report

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Vaginal Discharge: White, Yellow, Brown, Smelly...

Vaginal Discharge

What is vaginal discharge? Vaginal discharge refers to the fluid secretions from the vagina, which can be entirely normal or indicate a gynecological issue, depending on their characteristics. Natural vaginal secretions are produced by glands within the vaginal canal and play a crucial role in maintaining women’s health. They help to eliminate dead cells and bacteria from the reproductive system,

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