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JEACOBLOG JEACOBLOG WHAT IS BREAST CANCER? Breast cancer  is a disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control. There are different kinds of breast cancer. The kind of breast cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer. Breast cancer can begin in different parts of the breast. A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes that carry milk to the nipple. The connective tissue (which consists of fibrous and fatty tissue) surrounds and holds everything together. Most breast cancers begin in the ducts or lobules. Breast cancer can spread outside the breast through blood vessels and lymph vessels. When breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body, it is said to have metastasized. Kinds of Breast Cancer The most common kinds of breast cancer are— Invasive ductal carcinoma.  The cancer cells grow outside the ducts into other parts...

JEACOBLOG When your vagina feels very tight, as though nothing could go inside, you may have a condition called vaginismus.  Vaginismus can make efforts to have penetrative sex very painful.   Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the vaginal muscles caused by a deep emotional inability to relax these muscles in order to allow penetration. In almost all cases, the vulva and vagina are completely healthy. Primary vaginismus, where nothing has ever entered the vagina, not even a tampon, is common among girls who have had a very loving, but sometimes over-protective background. They may have grown up with well-meaning but powerful taboos around sex and find it hard to move past that.  Some women who experience vaginismus just hold a belief that sex is painful, or that they aren't able have sex. A history of sexual assault, abuse or family violence may also be associated with this condition.  You can get help if you have vaginismus. ...

Vaginal discharge is fluid that contains a mix of vaginal secretions and cervical mucus. The amount of vaginal discharge produced varies from woman to woman but is often normal and healthy. Pregnancy, changing hormones, or the presence of an infection can also affect the consistency and amount of vaginal discharge. What is normal vaginal discharge? Vaginal discharge may change in appearance during the menstrual cycle. Vaginal discharge can be abnormal or normal. In many cases, it does not signify a problem. Normal vaginal discharge is clear, may be thick or thin, and is usually odorless. The amount produced and the consistency may change at different times during a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. For instance, discharge may become heavier, thicker, and more noticeable when a woman is ovulating. It may also be white at this time. The amount of discharge may also change due to sexual activity and the use of birth control. Vaginal discharge may c...