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Kegel exercises are gaining popularity among women all over the world, and with good reason: they help reduce urinary incontinence and also assist with other problems with pelvic floor muscles, such as sexual dissatisfaction and weak muscles. The nice part about doing Kegel exercises is that you can do them almost anytime, anywhere. Many women […]
Vaginal rejuvenation is becoming more and more popular among women of childbearing age, and for a lot of different reasons. Vaginal rejuvenation is a popular request, and while there are several different surgical options available, many women who are seeking this form of treatment are a bit hesitant to spring for elective surgeries. Luckily, a […]
Anyone who suffers from urinary incontinence knows that while it isn’t usually a serious condition, it can be embarrassing and unpleasant. Whether you have been experiencing urinary incontinence due to age, injury, or childbirth, it can be annoying and concerning to have to repeatedly worry about accidents. While many cases of urinary incontinence can actually […]
Does urine leak out when you laugh too hard? Or maybe when you jump around at the gym? You’re not alone. Childbirth and age can permanently stretch out vaginal muscles, which may lead to urinary incontinence. That’s why it’s such a common condition among women. While “do some kegel exercises” seems to be the go-to […]
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. […]
A fun romp in bed and urine leakage? Not exactly the romantic scenario a woman envisions. Yet, a 2017 study in the medical journal Plos One discovered that 56 percent of women who have urinary incontinence also experience involuntary leakage, or coital incontinence, during sex. While this study revealed that a significant number of women […]
The first time it happens can be quite a surprise. A simple sneeze and then a little urine drips out. While the root causes of urinary incontinence vary, the ailment is very common, affecting between 25% to 35% of women of all ages. More than 13 million Americans suffer from bladder issues and women are […]
Kegel exercises have long been touted as an effective way to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and control bladder leaks. For those who suffer from stress urinary incontinence, however, a more permanent solution such as vaginoplasty, or vaginal tightening, may be recommended, says Los Angeles OB/GYN Dr. David Ghozland. For those who want to try Kegels […]
H.I.V is a frightening but highly treatable diagnosis. But finding out you have it at an advanced stage can bring on a whole different set of issues, which is why public health officials advocate for HIV and STI testing at younger and younger ages. Being diagnosed at a later stage can lead to a greater […]
Statistics show that 12 percent of U.S. women struggle with infertility. Dr. David Ghozland, an OB/GYN in Los Angeles, California, says that IVF success rates are linked to a lot of factors, not just a woman’s egg count. Your profession, income and workplace can also play a role in how quickly a you conceive while […]
