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Pelvic pain is pain felt in the lower abdomen (stomach area), pelvis, or perineum (the area between the rectum and the scrotum or vagina). It has many possible causes. Pelvic pain affects up to 20% of people in the United States, including women and men, more commonly found in women. Pelvic pain is called chronic…
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Ovarian cancer is defined as a cancer that forms in tissues of the ovary. Most ovarian cancers are either ovarian epithelial cancers (cancer that begins in the cells on the surface of the ovary) or malignant germ cell tumors (cancer that begins in egg cells). Signs & symptoms: Diagnosis…
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition in which women of reproductive age have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone levels. The hormonal imbalance which occurs can affect ovulation and therefore fertility in women. PCOS is actually one the most common cause for female infertility. According to the World Health Organization…
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…
You know that physical activity is good for you. The benefits are well researched and the list is impressive. Here’s just a sampling: Physical Therapists Are The Experts in Human Movement Recent studies even show that physical activity strengthens your immune system, with a protective effect against COVID, and that staying active through middle age…