Halloween is all about ghosts, shadows, and things that make your heart race.But what if we told you that some of the most mysterious phenomena  don’t happen in haunted houses — they happen inside the female body? Between unexpected bleeding, strange discharges, invisible pain, and hormonal twists, our bodies sometimes seem to play tricks on us.Let’s take a closer look at these “scary” gynecologic symptoms — and discover the real, rational science behind them. When the Blood

reast cancer is today the most common cancer among women worldwide. But depending on where you live, the experience can be very...

Recognizing Early Signs to Protect Yourself Breast cancer does not appear overnight. In most cases, the body sends signals — subtle at...

October, the international Breast Cancer Awareness Month, is a reminder that this disease affects not only the body, but also the mind,...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an important opportunity to highlight the importance of prevention, screening, and education....

Dear Doctor, I had intercourse 3 days ago and the condom broke. I took the morning-after pill within 5 hours, but now I’m scared, because...

In gynecology, we are often faced with patients who wonder about their partner’s fidelity in connection with infections or genital...

Just yesterday, while reading through patient testimonies, I came across the moving story of a woman who gave birth vaginally after four...

Dear Doctor, I have been in a relationship for three years, and we are now preparing our wedding. I have never undergone any...

A miscarriage, or spontaneous abortion, is a loss of pregnancy that generally occurs before the 24th week of gestation . It affects...

Many couples dream of starting a family but are faced with the challenge of living far apart — sometimes in different cities, countries,...

In many societies, the notion of virginity holds an important place, often at the heart of cultural, familial, or religious values. It is...

Intimate odors are a sensitive topic and often a source of concern for women. It is important to understand what is normal, what may...

Today is August 1st – Swiss National Day.For the past three years, I’ve been living in Cameroon, where I opened my own obstetrics and...

Fertility is a concern for many couples hoping to conceive. Before considering intensive medical treatments, several natural solutions...

Dear Dr. Sandra Yene Amougui, During my pelvic ultrasound, I was told that my ovary is stuck to my uterus… Is this serious? Could it...

Spotting  refers to light bleeding  that occurs outside of your regular menstrual cycle . It can appear pink, red, or brown, and while it...

It sounds dramatic — but it’s based on a solid scientific study (Habbema et al., Human Reproduction, 2015).By modeling natural fertility...

Myomas, also known as uterine fibroids, are common benign tumors that develop from the uterine muscle. It is estimated that up to 80% of...

When a woman stops having her periods before the age of 40, it is often commonly referred to as early menopause. In reality, the more...