Female Pelvic Medicine
Spotlighting the Stages of Menopause
If you have been having hot flashes or night sweats and suffering from major mood swings, you are probably wondering if you are facing “the change.” Fortunately, the stages of menopause happen more gradually than hitting you like a freight train, though it can certainly seem like menopause has snuck up without your notice…much less…
Read MoreHitting a Bump: Pelvic Floor Changes During Pregnancy
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…
Read MoreThe 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…
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