Female Pelvic Medicine
The Wash Up: Vaginal Douching
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…
Read MoreClearing up the Misconceptions about Female Sterilization
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…
Read MoreFalling Season: Prolapsed Bladder
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…
Read MoreVaginismus
Vaginismus When a woman experiences discomfort or vaginal pain that accompanies a muscle spasm or contraction in her vaginal muscles brought on by vaginal penetration of any kind, she is likely suffering from a condition known as vaginismus. Fortunately, there are vaginismus treatments such as Kegels exercise that are simple and can bring effective relief…
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