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Yeast
Yeasts constitute a group of
single-celled (unicellular)
fungi, a few species of
which are commonly used to
leaven bread, ferment
alcoholic beverages, and
even drive experimental fuel
cells. Most yeasts belong to
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Candidiasis
Candidiasis, commonly called
yeast infection or thrush,
is a fungal infection of any
of the Candida species, of
which Candida albicans is
probably the most common.
Yeast organisms are always
present in all people, but
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Vulvovaginal health
Vulvovaginal health is the
health and sanitation of the
human female vulva and
vagina. ... > full story
Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the
surgical removal of the
uterus, usually done by a
gynecologist. Hysterectomy
may be total (removing the
body and cervix of the
uterus) or partial (also
called supra-cervical). ... > full story
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Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids (leiomyomata, singular leiomyoma) are the most common neoplasm in females, and may affect about 25 % of white and 50% of black women during the reproductive years. Fibroids may be ... > more -
Gynecologic hemorrhage
Gynecologic hemorrhage represents exessive bleeding of the female reproductive ... > more -
Athlete's foot
Athlete's foot is a layman's description of a skin fungal infection. Growth of the athlete's foot fungus is promoted by a dark, warm, moist environment such as that found inside ... > more -
Sexually transmitted disease
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) also known as sexually transmissible diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or (infrequently) venereal diseases (VD), are diseases or infections that ... > more -
Premenstrual stress syndrome
Premenstrual Stress Syndrome (PMS, also called Premenstrual Stress, Premenstrual Tension, PMT, Premenstrual Syndrome, Periodic Mood Swing) is stress which is a physical symptom prior to the onset of ... > more -
Hormone replacement therapy
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a system of medical treatment for perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, based on the assumption that it may prevent discomfort and health problems caused by ... > more -
Progesterone
Progesterone is a C-21 steroid hormone involved in the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy (supports gestation) and embryogenesis of humans and other species. Progesterone belongs to a class of ... > more
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