Female Pelvic Medicine
Vaginal Fistula
The Cause Though it may not often occur in women outside of third world nations, some women in more developed countries still suffer from the damaging effects of a medical condition called vaginal fistula. A vaginal fistula is a hole that develops in the wall of the vagina, usually caused by some kind of damage…
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What’s Out of Place Though not everyone experiences the telltale symptoms of the condition, many women suffer from a medical disorder called adenomyosis, which means that the lining of their uterus or endometrial tissue is displaced, yet fully functioning as it would under normal circumstances. During a typical menstrual period, endometrial tissue thickens the walls…
Read MoreBiofeedback for Pelvic Floor Muscles
Reading the Results For women suffering from pelvic floor disorders caused by weakened pelvic floor muscles, the need to strengthen them is great, as weakened muscles often result in pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and even defecatory dysfunction. In using diagnostic treatment methods such as biofeedback for pelvic floor muscles, activity can be…
Read MoreKegel Exercise
Flex Facts Though anyone who’s ever read a woman’s magazine has probably heard of Kegel exercises as an effective way to tighten the pelvic floor muscles and increase their enjoyment of sexual intercourse, they might well be surprised to find that this targeted exercise affects more than just their sex life—it can also benefit their…
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