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Uterineatonyalso called atony of the uterusoccurs when the uterine muscles don’t tighten after delivering a baby. If the muscles don’t contract, the bleeding doesn’t stop, causingpostpartum hemorrhage. During postpartum hemorrhage, women rapidly lose a significant amount of blood. Verywell / Jessica Olah Verywell / Jessica Olah Causes Uterine atony causes excessive bleeding after delivery (postpartum hemorrhage). The dangerous bleeding occurs because the uterine muscles don’t contract. After delivering a baby, the uterine muscles tighten to push out theplacenta....

The uterus is a muscular pelvic organ shaped like an upside-down pear positioned between the bladder and rectum. It plays a role in menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth. The uterus is usually present in people assigned female at birth. Cavan Images / Getty Images Vascularization makes the uterine lining thicker and rich in blood in preparation for the implantation of an egg. If pregnancy doesn’t happen, then the uterus sheds its lining during amenstrual period....

Ventricular tachycardia, called V-tach, is a potentially dangerous heart arrhythmia. It may cause dizziness orpalpitationsand even cardiac arrest and death if it lasts more than a few seconds. Ventricular fibrillation, called VFib, is the most dangerous arrhythmia. dusanpetkovic / Getty Images VFib causes cardiac arrest within seconds and death within minutes if not treated. These cells create electrical signals that start each heartbeat. With ventricular arrhythmias, the electrical signals originate within the ventricles....

Covered Vaccines Medicare Part B helps cover medically necessaryoutpatientservices. ACIP recommends that anyone 6 months of age and older get vaccinated against influenza every year. COVID-19 Vaccines Morsa Images / Getty Images COVID-19is an infectious disease brought on by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Terry Vine / Getty Images Everyone 6 months and older should get the updated COVID-19 vaccine when released. This includes people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before and people who have had COVID-19....

It has also been used with some success forgeneralized epilepsy, characterized by seizures that involve the whole brain. However, not everyone who has refractory epilepsy is a good candidate for a VNS gadget placement. VNS is not considered safe for people who have heart disease orarrhythmias(heart rhythm abnormalities). Verywell / JR Bee The procedure is usually performed in an operating room or surgical suite. It requires general anesthesia and mechanical ventilation of your lungs....

Vaginal creams are topical medications inserted into the vagina. Some are used to treat a vaginal infection. There are also hormonal creams that can ease vaginal dryness and itching triggered by lowestrogenlevels duringmenopauseor breastfeeding. Verywell / Brianna Gilmartin Antifungal Vaginal Cream Ayeast infectionis an overgrowth of theCandida albicansfungus that normally reside in the vagina. Most cases can be treated with an OTC antifungal vaginal cream or suppository. Vaginal yeast infection treatments typically come in one-day, three-day, and seven-day strengths....

Healthy vaginal discharge is normal and natural. Healthy discharge ranges from clear to milky white, and amounts fluctuate with the menstrual cycle. It keeps the vagina clean and provides lubrication. Kittisak Jirasittichai / EyeEm / Getty Images Healthy discharge does not smell bad and is clear, white, or pale yellow. During your period, it can be red because its mixed with blood. Toward the end of your period, it often turns brown as old blood is cleared out....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Menopause and Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Vaginal drynessis common duringmenopause. The symptom can negatively affect a persons sex drive and lead to pain or discomfort during penetrative intercourse. FG Trade / Getty Images This article discusses the causes and treatment options for vaginal dryness during menopause. FG Trade / Getty Images What Causes Vaginal Dryness During Menopause? Low levels of the hormoneestrogencause vaginal dryness during menopause....

Even so, there are pros and cons to the different lubricants available online and in stores. For instance, certain lubricants containingnonoxynol-9can help prevent pregnancy but end up causing vaginal irritation. Similarly, oil-based lubricants may increase lubrication but can break down alatex condom. Guido Mieth / Getty Images This article describes the different types of vaginal lubricants, including when they should and should not be used. It also explains how to use vaginal lubricants and other treatments for vaginal dryness or pain....

The downside of a pessary is that it can cause pain and may interfere with sexual intercourse. Different forms of pessaries have been used since ancient times. While pessaries are used mainly for these purposes, they can also deliver medications intravaginally. Even acervical cap, used to prevent pregnancy, can technically be considered a pop in of pessary. For many women, a pessary is better than surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse....

Sometimes thevaginawill move only slightly. In other cases, the shift can cause symptoms like pain, bladder leakage, and bowel problems. In severe cases, a prolapse can protrude through the vaginal opening. Nattakorn Maneerat / Getty Images While most cases of prolapse respond well to treatments likepelvic floor exercisesandvaginal pessaries, severe cases may require surgery. Different types can also cause different symptoms, with some causing bladder problems and others causing bowel problems....

Seeing dead skin when you wipe, or having other vaginal symptoms like itchiness, can be distressing. However, these symptoms can usually be explained by a common underlying cause, such as ayeast infectionor eczema. Most vaginal skin infections can be resolved with medications. Verywell / Laura Porter Although, some causes likeherpesare chronic and will come and go in flares. Verywell / Laura Porter What Causes Vaginal Skin Peeling? Multiple conditions may lead tovulvitis(inflammation of the vulva) orvaginitis(inflammation of the vagina)....

There are a number of reasons why someone might experience vaginal swelling. The swelling of thevaginamay be a natural response to sexual arousal or pregnancy. Or, it may be the result ofvaginal irritation, allergy, trauma. FatCamera / E+ / Getty Images or an infection (including asexually transmitted infection). And it may be possible that more than one cause is involved. A mild topical steroid cream, likehydrocortisone, may be prescribed to ease inflammation andvaginal rash....