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Many things can causevaginal itching(vaginal pruritus) during and after your period. Treatment for vaginal itching depends on the cause. Hormonal Changes Themenstrual cyclehas three hormonal phases: follicular, ovulatory, andluteal. Isabel Pavia / Getty Images Your period is the beginning of the follicular phase. During this phase, theendometrium(uterine lining) is thick. The low levels of estrogen and progesterone during this phase cause the uterine lining to break down and shed. This shedding results in vaginal bleeding....

Certain medications can also cause vaginal dryness and itching. This is important to consider since these conditions can pose certain health risks to a fetus. This article explores the causes of vaginal itching during pregnancy. Lane Oatey / Blue Jean Images / Getty Images It also explains how vaginal itching can be treated and prevented based on the underlying cause. What Causes Vaginal Itching During Pregnancy? There are many reasons you may experience vaginal itching during pregnancy....

Ridges in nails can develop due to a current or past illness or injury. Ahealthy nailis typically smooth or has barely perceptible vertical lines running from the cuticle to the tip. When a nail grows, it emerges from the germinal matrix situated beneath the skin just under the cuticle. Dmytro Skrypnykov / Getty Images The germinal matrix functions similarly to a pasta extruder, continually generating an evenly organized plate of alpha-keratin....

They’re also more likely to happen in the morning. Some people find them distressing. During REM sleep, yourbrainprocesses your emotions and experiences and organizes them into long-term memories. Adam Kuylenstierna / Getty Images This may be why these turbulent dreams occur. While vivid dreams are normal, they shouldn’t affect how you feel during the day. This article looks at why vivid dreams occur and howpoor-quality sleepcan make you have more of them....

Sweating blood is rare. It may occur in association with extreme physical or psychological stress or without an obvious risk factor. It is also known as hematidrosis, hematohidrosis, and hemidrosis. Kryssia Campos / Getty Images. Medical management focuses on identifying and treating the underlying cause and easing the anxiety that sweating blood causes. Some scholars suggest that sweating blood has been documented historically through artistic representations. No diagnostic test can verify a diagnosis of hematidrosis....

Vaginal discharge, such as Spinnbarkeit mucus, is a normal occurrence for women. This mucus bang out is referred to as spinnbarkeit, a German word that means stretchable. Spinnbarkeit mucus is the stringy, stretchy quality of cervical mucus found especially around the time of ovulation. yipengge / Getty Images Spinnbarkeit mucus has a longer duration in younger and more fertile women. The probability of conceiving a baby is highest on that day....

Chromium is a mineral that humans require in trace amounts. Clinical trials have investigated various forms of chromium with mixed results. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images Verywell / Getty Images What Is Chromium Picolinate? In 1959, scientists first identified chromium as an element that enables the hormoneinsulinto function properly. Since then, chromium has been studied for diabetes. Verywell / Anastasia Tretiak...

That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. What Foods Have CLA? Foods rich in CLA include meats and dairy products like the following: What Is CLA For? Getty Images No supplement is meant to treat, cure, or prevent disease. The most widely known use for CLA supplements by far is as a weight-loss aid. It’s a common ingredient in supplements marketed for this purpose. Some studies indicated that CLA improvedbody compositionand weight loss....

No one really tested the absorbency of menstrual products with real period blood beforenot even the manufacturers themselves. Researchers tested tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups and discs, and period underwear. So how can you tell when you should seek medical attention? Dysmenorrhea, the medical term for menstrual cramps, can be either primary or secondary. Endometriosis and Menstrual Cramps Endometriosis is the most common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. It can feel different for everyone, but pain is the most common symptom....

Yourhealth insurancedeductibleand your monthlypremiumsare probably your two largest healthcare expenses. Not every health plan is designed the same way. Health plans sold by the same health insurer can differ from each other in what counts toward the deductible. Illustration by Joules Garcia for Verywell Health Even the same plan may change from one year to the next. There are lots of ways cost-sharing can be structured, but most fall into two main design categories....

It is also possible to have a coup and contrecoup injuryreferred to as coup-contrecoupif the impact is strong enough. The treatment of thesetraumatic brain injuriesvaries by their severity. Some cases only cause mild disorientation, while others may result in seizures and permanent brain injury. Katarzyna Bialasiewicz / Getty Images This differs from diffuse brain injuries, which involve a widespread area of the brain. A classic example of this includes: Acoup-contrecoup injuryis one in which both events occur....

Your body produces the enzymecreatine kinase(CK) orcreatine phosphokinaseto keep your muscles functioning properly. Healthcare providers use the CK test to check levels of this protein in your blood. Panuwat Dangsungnoen / EyeEm / Getty Images What Is Creatine Kinase? Panuwat Dangsungnoen / EyeEm / Getty Images Creatine kinase is an enzyme thats responsible for healthy muscle function. When muscles break down, they release CK, elevating the protein levels in your blood....

There are many different types of dental X-rays and they all have different purposes. These are the most commonly used dental X-rays and the information that they provide your dentist. How Are X-Rays Performed? David Sacks / The Image Bank / Getty Images Most patients do not have any problems or discomfort when taking X-rays. Taking X-rays should never be painful, just awkward or uncomfortable at the most. There are things they can do to help keep the gag reflex at bay while taking the X-ray....