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Sudden bursts of pain in the pelvic regions. Heavy periods. Anemia. While uterine fibroids are common and most women have them at some point, some are so large or located near the uterus that they cause these types of issues and the only solution is surgery. Exactly What are Uterine Fibroids? These benign tumors are […]
Women often don’t realize they have this condition and doctors aren’t asking the right questions. How are you feeling? Hot flashes, night sweats, hormonal imbalances, weight gain. These symptoms are often brought up when discussing menopause during a doctor’s visit. But for many menopausal patients, mentioning that sexual intercourse is painful in response to that […]
Is tying your tubes on your potential list of “to dos”? Maybe you’re finished having kids or you don’t want them at all. Whatever the reason, there are a few things every woman should know before making the decision to move forward with the procedure. Not all procedures are the same: Tying your tubes is […]
The natural practice of laying a naked infant on the mother’s bare chest after a C-section is as beneficial to the baby as it is to the mom. Experts say skin-to-skin should begin immediately after birth and last for at least one hour. Studies have shown that making sure skin-to-skin time occurs after a birth, […]
A loose vagina isn’t just a nuisance. When the vaginal wall muscles stretch out and don’t bounce back it can cause a whole host of medical issues from urinary incontinence to sexual dissatisfaction. While the top cause of vaginal loosening is childbirth, the condition can also be caused by aging, cancer, tumors, trauma or a […]
Worried about all that bouncing in Zumba class? Does a sudden sneeze translate to change of pants? Urinary stress incontinence, when the bladder-supporting muscles and tissues fail to hold in urine, is the most common cause type of incontinence for women under the age of 60 and affects at least 15 percent of adult women. […]
It’s a disease that affects an estimated 7 million American women, yet research on the causes of endometriosis and how to treat it continues to be severely underfunded. The most recent statistics from the National Institute of Health reveal that in 2016 a total of $10 million was spent on endometriosis research. Compare that to […]
When the body signals that all those years it spent getting ready to produce a baby are about to end, it can be difficult to take. Menopause is indeed the end of a woman’s fertility journey. The realization that such a regular part of life is about to end does have a psychological impact. […]
At least 5.5 million American women and 176 million women worldwide suffer from endometriosis. Yet many women mistake this painful condition, when the tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside of that organ, for regular menstrual cramps. And since some of the cramping and pelvic pain symptoms mimic those that women experience throughout the […]
What is sex like post hysterectomy? The short answer is it depends. While it’s possible to continue having a satisfying sex life after this major surgery, there are some factors that may make it more challenging. Still, knowing that the body will change after this procedure, can help women recover better both physically and mentally […]
