Female Pelvic Medicine
Traditional Lichen Sclerosus Treatments vs. TULIP® – How Do They Compare?
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition characterized by white, thin patches that primarily affect the genital and anal areas. Symptoms include itching, discomfort, and pain during urination or intercourse. These symptoms can severely impact a woman’s quality of life due to scarring and deformation risks. Effective treatments for lichen sclerosus are essential. However, to…
Read MoreHealth Risks of Rectal Prolapse Surgery
Rectal prolapse causes alarm, fear and embarrassment. You may feel uncomfortable talking about your symptoms such as uncontrollable flatulence and fecal incontinence. These symptoms can make your daily life miserable. Patients diagnosed with rectal prolapse can typically start treatment with a regimen of exercises, diet and medication. But the condition is progressive and may eventually…
Read MoreUnderstanding Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen Sclerosus: Understanding Symptoms and Risks Lichen sclerosus can painfully change women’s lives, putting greater health at risk and compromising intimate relationships. Although initial symptoms may mimic those of more common vaginal and vulvar irritations and illness, there are distinct signs that indicate lichen sclerosus. Pain and irritation of the vulvar skin should be taken seriously and treated immediately. …
Read MoreWhat Do I Do About Vaginal Discomfort?
No matter the stage of a woman’s life, her vagina can still surprise her with new pains, discharge, surprise bleeding and sudden onset itching. Vaginal discomfort has a wide range of causes, some minor, some more serious, many of them easily treated. Here are some of the common vaginal symptoms and what they can mean. …
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