Female Pelvic Medicine

Much like the rest of a woman’s body, her pelvic floor changes during pregnancy, losing strength and elasticity as the strain of supporting a developing baby greatly increases the workload of the muscles in the pelvic floor, the abdomen, and the spine. Simply put, the weight distribution of a woman’s body shifts dramatically, resulting in…

Though it’s long been in practice as hygienic and even something many women all over the world consider a necessary part of maintaining their vaginal health, vaginal douching is actually the cause of more harm than good. Unfortunately, because of the misconceptions surrounding the so-called “benefits” of vaginal douching, most people don’t even ask their…

Despite the many stigmas it may hold in the public eye, female sterilization is not what it once was. It’s not a punishment or something that is performed without consent. Rather, it’s an effective method of birth control that can negate the use of hormonal medications for women who no longer wish to have the…

As a woman goes through certain stages of her life, her chances of suffering from a prolapsed bladder greatly increase. This occurs when the bladder is no longer supported by the pelvic floor muscles. A number of factors can affect the strength of the pelvic floor muscles, including pregnancy and childbirth, certain medical conditions, or…