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What is vulvodynia? Vulvodynia is defined as chronic pain in the vulvar area. How is vulvodynia classified? Vulvodynia can be classified based on the causative factor of its: What causes vulvodynia to develop? Current research shows that vulvodynia is not caused by a single disease process, but rather a constellation of symptoms of several disease…
About 20-80% of women between the ages of 40-50 develop uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that can range in size growing inside the uterine wall. If they get larger, they can bulge into the uterine cavity or even project outside the uterus. Many women do not have symptoms, though, if there are, they…
If you’ve ever had a urinary tract infection (UTI) then you may be familiar with some of the not-so-great symptoms associated with it. These can include; burning with urination, increased urinary frequency and lower abdominal or pelvic pain. BUT did you know pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) can include almost all of the same symptoms as…
Have you ever felt a bulge when sitting down or when trying to use the bathroom? Or felt a heaviness at your vaginal entrance when trying to go for a run? You may be a candidate for a pessary. What exactly is a pessary? It is a prosthetic device inserted into the vagina that can…
According to the American College of Gastroenterology, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition that affects 10-15% of the population in the United States, though only 5-7% of adults have actually been diagnosed with the disease. Women are twice as likely to develop IBS compared with men. People younger than 50 are more likely to…