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When harmful microbes, or germs, or harmful levels of microbes/germs, enter the body and multiply, causing illness. The common cold, flu viruses, sexually transmitted infections, chickenpox, impetigo, rabies and diphtheria are some kinds of infections.

An infection of the vagina caused by an overgrowth of the yeast Candida albicans, which naturally lives on the body. (candidiasis)

Also called puberty blockers or puberty inhibitors. They block the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, thus putting a pause on puberty. Used by young trans individuals to prevent elements of puberty that may cause dysphoria.

The entrance into a canal or hollow organ, such as the vagina. “Vaginal introitus” is another term for the vaginal opening.