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…

Painful Sex

Painful Sex

Dyspareunia, or pain with intercourse, is experienced by 75% of women according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It is a common problem among post-menopausal women and can affect 10-28% of the population in a lifetime. Symptoms Women may report a burning and/or throbbing pain with penetration before, during, and/or after intercourse. Women…

Kegels

Kegels

The term Kegel was coined in the late 1940’s by American gynecologist, Dr. Arnold Kegel. Kegeling or tightening of the pelvic muscles, refers to a nonspecific pelvic floor contraction. Kegels can be an excellent tool for strengthening. As Dr. Kegel noted, when he developed an alternative nonsurgical treatment to help prevent women from leaking urine. …