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What is Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the muscular wall of the uterus. They are made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue, and they arise from the normal uterine…
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FAQ about Varicose vulvar veins
Varicose vulvar veins are enlarged, twisted veins in the vulva, the external female genital area. They can occur on their own or together with varicose veins in the legs or pelvic congestion syndrome. This…
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Prevention of Varicose vulvar veins
Varicose vulvar veins are enlarged, twisted veins in the external genital region that develop when venous blood has difficulty returning to the heart. In many cases, they are associated with pregnancy, inherited vein weakness,…
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Treatment for Varicose vulvar veins
Varicose vulvar veins are treated with a combination of symptom control, correction of venous reflux, and, in selected cases, direct intervention on the affected veins. The main approaches include conservative measures, medication for pain…
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FAQ about Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a common yeast infection that affects the vulva and vagina. This FAQ explains what it is, why it develops, how it is diagnosed, what treatment usually involves, and what to expect…
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What is Vulvovaginal candidiasis
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection of the vulva and vagina caused by overgrowth of Candida species, most often Candida albicans. It occurs when organisms that normally coexist on body surfaces multiply enough to…
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FAQ about Vocal cord nodules
This FAQ article explains vocal cord nodules in plain language. It covers what they are, why they form, how they are diagnosed, which treatments help, and what people can expect over time. It also…