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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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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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Introduction A late period is often the first sign of pregnancy, but many other factors can contribute to a late or missed period. Generally, a short delay in menstruation can occur even in women with a regular menstrual cycle and may not have any clinical significance. In non-pregnant women, even when menstruation doesn’t come in a given month, the chance
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