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Recent Articles by Dr. Sheila Sedicias

C-Section Recovery: Duration, Tips & Wound Care

To speed-up your C-section recovery, you should increase your water intake and ensure you are eating a balanced, nutritious diet. These will contribute to wound healing, breastmilk production and overall post-partum wellbeing. Check out how long C-section recovery takes, how to care for your incision, and more tips.

Symptoms

Why Does It Burn When I Pee? 5 Possible Causes

Burning with urination is almost always caused by a UTI, which is more common in women than men. However, it may be associated with other conditions, like a yeast infection or STI. Learn about what causes burning during peeing and how to treat it.

Sexual Health

Can You Get Pregnant Without Sex?

Is it really possible to get pregnant without sex and penetration? This is a very common question that can cause worry and anxiety in both men and women. Learn about the likelihood of pregnancy even when no penetration occurs.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Due Date Calculator: When Will I Give Birth?

To calculate your likely due date, you must first know the first day of your last period. Add 7 days and then another 9 months to this date. Use our online calculator to determine when your baby will be born.

Sexual Health

Fertile Window Calculator & Calendar

The fertile window is a period of about 6 days that happens, on average, around the 14th day of a 28-day menstrual cycle. Use our online calculator to know when your next fertile window is due and learn how to calculate your fertile window if you have an irregular cycle .

Pregnancy

Miscarriage: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs before 20 weeks. It is associated with symptoms like vaginal bleeding or intense abdominal pain, and is usually caused by fetal malformations or maternal infections. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment of a miscarriage .

Women's Health

Discharge Colors: What They Mean & How To Treat Them

When vaginal discharge has a different color, smell, is thicker or has an unusual consistency it may be a sign of a vaginal infection. Learn what can cause the most common types of vaginal discharge and how to treat each one of them.

Women's Health

White Discharge: 7 Causes & How to Treat It

When white discharge has a particular smell and a different consistency than usual, it could be a sign of a vaginal infection. However, not all discharge is a sign of a disease or infection. Learn about the 7 common causes of white vaginal discharge and how to prevent it.

Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Lower Belly Pain During Pregnancy: Causes & What To Do

Low belly pain is common during pregnancy, and it usually happens due to expected, pregnancy-related growth and changes. However, if you notice bleeding or fever, this may indicate something more serious that requires assessment. Learn about the main causes for low belly pain and what to do.

Symptoms

Blood in Urine: 5 Common Causes & What to Do

Blood in the urine can happen due to many illnesses, like kidney stones or a UTI. It is important to seek assessment to identify the cause of blood and start appropriate treatment. Learn more about what causes bloody urine and when to see a doctor .

Sexual Health

Ovarian Cyst: Symptoms, Treatment & Common Doubts

An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac on the ovary that can cause pelvic pain, irregular periods, weight gain and infertility. Learn more about this condition, its symptoms, treatment options and common doubts, such as "Is it possible to get pregnant?".

Sexual Health

Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal infection that occurs when there is an imbalance of naturally-occurring vaginal bacteria. It is associated with symptoms like foul odor, and a thick discharge. Learn more about other symptoms, what causes it and treatment options .

Fertility

Cervical Mucus: During Ovulation, Stages & More

Cervical mucus is a liquid discharge produced by the cervix and excreted from the vagina. It is a normal, expected type of vaginal discharge that helps to keep the reproductive system healthy and lubricated. Learn about how cervical mucus can change and how to check it.

Symptoms

Pelvic Pain: 12 Causes & What to Do

Pelvic pain is typically felt below the abdomen, and is usually a sign of a gynecological, urological or intestinal problem. It can also be related to pregnancy. Learn about the main causes of pelvic pain and what to do .

Psoriasis

Genital Psoriasis: Symptoms, Treatment & Tips for Recovery

Genital psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, smooth and shiny patches to appear in the genital area. Learn more about he most common symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.