By Frederick R. Jelovsek, M.D., Vulvar diseases are usually considered problems of older women. They can, however, occur in girls prior to their first menses (prepubertal) and when they do, they encompass a wide range...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD What Causes Ovarian Cysts?     Growth on vulvar lips that swells up   I am too embarrassed to tell my mom or anyone and I don't go to a gynecologist but I have a problem that...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Get the answers to your questions about Vulvar Disorders. Worried about possible warts Labial growth for a long time Clitoral and vulvar sores Vulvar lichen sclerosis treatment Vestibular pain, keratosis and vulvitis What causes seborrheic keratosis? Red patches...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Possible recurrent bacterial vaginosis Get The Facts About Vaginal Dysplasia Last August, I noticed an "odor"... I tried all kinds of things and finally went to the GYN in October. She diagnosed "BV", bacterial...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD Many reproductive age women have experienced vulvovaginal candidiasis or "yeast" infections in their lifetime. However candida species of yeast can also exist in the vagina without causing symptoms and can be...

Frederick R. Jelovsek MD "My question is do you have any suggestions for how women can maintain a "nice flora scent" throughout the day without using douches frequently? Sometimes usually by lunch time 12:00 noon,...

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