vaginal infections

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Vaginal Infection In Pregnant Women

harminka — Fri, 22 May 2009 10:22:49 -0500

Pregnant women with low levels of vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from bacterial vaginosis (BV) – a common vaginal infection that increases a woman's risk for preterm delivery, according to a University of Pittsburgh study. Available online and published in the June issue of the Journal of Nutrition, the study may explain why African-American women, who often lack adequate vitamin D, are three times more likely than white women to develop BV.

Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Bacterial Vaginosis In Pregnant Women

harminka — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:21:08 -0500

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection in US women of childbearing age, and is common in pregnant women. Bacterial vaginosis occurs when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria.

Gynaecological research finds out wearing g-strings can be risky

Dinka — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:45:07 -0500

G-strings are the right type of lingerie for wearing in summer. You can wear them under your skintight and see-through outfits. Your body is likely to get an even, steady tan if you wear g-string swimwear while relaxing on the beach. However, wearing g-strings all the time can be risky in terms of women’s health.