Menopause

Menopause

Menopause is a natural part of the aging process, but the physical changes that come with it can be distressing to some women. As estrogen levels go down with menopause, many women experience what is called the genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). The primary symptoms of GSM are: Treatment Options Local hormonal treatment can be…

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can affect as many as 30 million men. It can occur when the pelvic floor muscles are in spasm, which can occlude the internal pudendal artery which provides blood to the penis. Increased pelvic floor tone can prevent proper contraction and relaxation of these muscles which is needed for penile rigidity. There can…

What is MRKH Syndrome?

What is MRKH Syndrome?

Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser Syndrome, abbreviated MRKH Syndrome, is a disease that affects 1 in every 4000-5000 female births,1,2 and causes these babies to be born without certain reproductive organs. This occurs during development because the embryological structures that go on to form these organs are either absent or fail to develop.1 Therefore, the baby is born with…