5 Things Your Gynecologist Wishes You Knew

Your gynecologist has heard it all -- so why do women so often shy away from talking about their sexual health? From yeast infections to HPV, three female gynecologists share in the above #OWNSHOW video the things they want all women to know about their bodies. Beware Yeast Infection Risks Dr. Michele Curtis says all women should be aware of the things that increase their chances of getting a yeast infection: 1. Antibiotics "If you take antibiotics, that's going to change the normal bacterial balance, and that will increase the risk for a yeast infection," Curtis says. 2. Hormonal Changes "If you are in a state of hormonal changes, like pregnancy, or sometimes right before your period, that will increase your risk for yeast infection," she says. 3. Damp Clothing Think it's OK to run some errands after hitting the gym? Curtis warns that wearing tight, sweaty workout clothing or a damp bathing suit for long periods of time will up your chances of getting a yeast infection. Herpes Is More Common Than You Think "30 to 40 percent of the population tests positive for herpes, even if they don't know it," says Dr. Lauren Streicher. "So it's not something they should be ashamed of." Herpes can be contracted in the genitals or the mouth. "It used to be that Type 1 Herpes was always in the mouth and Type 2 Herpes was always in the genitals," she says. "But because of oral sex, you can actually have either type of herpes, either place." The good news, Streicher says, is that there...
Source: Healthy Living - The Huffington Post - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news