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Vaginal fistula
Learn about this unusual opening that forms between the vagina and another organ.
Menopause
Find out about this major life change and learn how to manage hot flashes and other menopause symptoms.
Rectovaginal fistula
This open tunnel connects the rectum and vagina, allowing gas or stool to pass into the vagina. Learn about rectovaginal fistula treatment and self-care.
Yeast infection (vaginal)
Vaginal itching or burning could mean you have a yeast infection. Learn about other symptoms and effective treatments for this uncomfortable condition.
Inflammatory breast cancer
Learn about this rare, aggressive type of breast cancer that causes a swollen breast. Treatments include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others.
Endometriosis
Learn about endometriosis, including possible treatments for this condition that can cause pain and sometimes infertility.
Vulvar cancer
Learn about this rare cancer that forms on the skin that surrounds the urethra and vagina. Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.
Endometrial cancer
Learn about the symptoms and causes of this cancer of the uterus. Treatments include hysterectomy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy and other medicines.
Miscarriage
Learn what might cause the loss of a pregnancy, the symptoms and how to cope.
Cervical cancer
Screening with Pap tests can reduce the risk of this cancer that begins in the cervix. Learn more about symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment.
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