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Recent Articles by Dr. Sheila Sedicias

6 Signs of Labor (& When to Go to the Hospital)

Signs of labor include rhythmic uterine contractions, dilation of the cervix, changes in cervical thickness, loss of the mucous plug and rupture of the amniotic sac. Learn more about why these signs of labor happen, how they help with delivery, and when you should go to a hospital.

Symptoms

Vaginal Burning: 6 Common Causes (& What To Do)

Vaginal burning can be caused by skin irritation, allergies or rashes, and can be accompanied by vaginal pain or itchiness. Burning is also a common symptom of infection, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis. Learn more about what causes vaginal burning and what to do relieve it.

Gonorrhea

27 Gonorrhea Symptoms (in Women, Men & Babies) & Symptoms Quiz

The main gonorrhea symptoms are pain or burning when urinating, yellow or white discharge from the urethra, vagina or anus, pain in the abdomen, swelling in the testicles, sore throat or itching in the anus. Learn about the main symptoms of gonorrhea in women, men and babies, and how oral and anal gonorrhea present.

Menstruation

Cinnamon Tea to Induce a Period: Does It Work? (& How to Make)

Even though it is a popularly believed that cinnamon tea can induce a late period, there is no scientific evidence that proves this. Learn more about what is known about the correlation between cinnamon tea and menstruation and how to make it.

Menstruation

Heavy Periods: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Causes & Treamtent

Heavy periods are used to describe excessive menstrual bleeding that lasts for more than seven days, bleeding with several clots, or bleeding that requires a tampon or pad change more than every two hours. Learn more about what causes heavy periods, related symptoms and how they are treated.

Healthy Pregnancy

Anterior vs Posterior Placenta: When Movements Are Felt

An anterior placenta or posterior placenta are medical terms that refer to the location in the uterus where the placenta has attached. Understand how each location influences pregnancy and what the possible risks are.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Dizziness During Pregnancy: 7 Causes (& What to Do)

Dizziness during pregnancy is a symptom that can appear from the first week of pregnancy due to normal hormonal changes. However, it can also be caused by dehydration, hypoglycemia or anemia. Learn more about what causes dizziness during pregnancy, what to do and when you should see a doctor.

Women's Health

Skene's Gland: What They're For, Cyst Symptoms & Treatment

Skene's glands are part of a woman's reproductive system and are located on the sides of the urethra. These glands can become inflamed, causing symptoms such as vaginal pain and swelling. Learn more about what these glands are and how to inflammation is treated.

Symptoms

Vaginal Dryness: 10 Common Causes (& What to Do)

Vaginal dryness can occur due to common hormonal changes that occur due to breastfeeding or menopause, but it can also arise due to allergies, anxiety, or even lack of stimulation during sex. Learn more about what causes vaginal dryness and what to do to treat it.

Symptoms

Egg White Discharge: Top 3 Causes & When to See a Doctor

Egg white discharge is usually cervical mucus, which is mostly noted during the fertile window and ovulation. It can also occur during pregnancy, or soon after fertilization. Learn more about what egg white discharge means, what causes it and when to see a doctor.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia: Symptoms, Causes Diagnosis & Treatment

Chlamydia is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by bacteria that can cause symptoms like vaginal discharge and burning with urnation. Learn more about chlamydia symptoms, what causes it, how it’s diagnosed and what treatment is indicated.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

How to Get Rid of a Cough During Pregnancy

Coughing during pregnancy is normal and can occur due to hormonal changes. Coughs that accompanied by other symptoms, like fever or shortness of breath, should be assessed by your doctor. See what you can do to relieve your cough naturally, and when to use medications.

Diseases and Conditions

Endometrial Hyperplasia: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Endometrial hyperplasia is an increase in thickness of the endometrium. This condition causes symptoms such as irregular periods and vaginal bleeding outside of the menstrual period or after menopause. Learn more about what causes endometrial hyperplasia, the symptoms associated with it, and how it's treated.

Endometriosis

Endometriosis Symptoms (In the Bladder, Bowels or Ovaries)

Endometriosis is a condition syndrome in which the tissue that lines the uterus, known as the endometrium, grows in other places within the abdomen, such as the ovaries, bladder, or bowels. Find out how to identify the main symptoms of endometriosis that speaks to other areas.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Hemorrhoids During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Hemorrhoids are a very common condition during pregnancy. To treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy, you need to consume fiber and water, take sitz baths and use medications recommended by your doctor. Understand better why hemorrhoids are so c.