​For many patients, lack of insurance, limited access to providers, and other logistical hurdles stand in the way of getting ...
Pelvic exams and Pap smears can be triggering for sexual assault survivors, since they involve examination of areas connected to past trauma. Routine visits may bring added stress that affects ...
- In women with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI), continence surgery at the same time as POP surgery likely improves rates of SUI after surgery. In continent women ...
Lately, millions have been Googling for information about pelvic floor dysfunction. And it's no wonder. After menopause, ...
If you have a vagina, you know things can ebb and flow in your lower region. Maybe you wake up with heinous cramps and wonder if your period is en route—or perhaps your cycle is off-kilter, and you ...
Wendy Wisner is a journalist and international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has written about all things pregnancy, maternal/child health ...
Ovulation pain is common and affects about 40% of people who ovulate. You may have mild ovulation pain, but see a doctor if it is severe or comes with other symptoms. Over-the-counter (OTC) pain ...