A cystoscopy is a procedure your doctor can perform to check for potential causes of recurrent urinary tract infections and other problems with the urinary tract. Up to 40% of women who get one UTI will have at least one … Read More
How to Calm an Interstitial Cystitis Flare
At some point in your life you’ve likely experienced bladder discomfort or pain while urinating. For most people, this can be attributed to dehydration or a urinary tract infection and can be treated with increased fluids or antibiotics. However, if … Read More
What is Labiaplasty Surgery?
You’ve likely heard of a tummy tuck and a face lift, but have you heard of labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States, seeing a 9 percent year-over-year increase in the most … Read More
Different Types of Incontinence and Their Causes
Ever laughed so hard you peed? Or maybe you’ve jumped up from your seat too quickly and felt a little trickle down below? Perhaps, you’ve coughed and caught yourself running to the bathroom to empty your bladder. These are all … Read More
What to Expect After a Hysterectomy
When women need to have their uterus removed, they do so through a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy. This is a significant procedure that is rarely the first choice for women and their medical providers. Even so, medical circumstances … Read More
The Difference Between Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids
Abnormal growths on the uterus and ovaries come in multiple forms—and while these growths may seem similar and even produce some of the same symptoms, the differences between them are important for patients to understand when it comes to their … Read More
What Makes a UTI Worse? An Ultimate UTI FAQ
Many of us have experienced it: a burning sensation while peeing along with pelvic pain. You may have a urinary tract infection, commonly referred to as a UTI. A Brief Intro to UTIs A UTI is an infection in the … Read More
Female Anatomy 101: A Short, Simple Guide to Your Organs
A general understanding of female anatomy is helpful for everything from sexual health to cancer awareness. In addition to making conversations with your doctor a lot easier, familiarity with these terms can facilitate comfort with and understanding of our bodies. … Read More
What is Adenomyosis? Symptoms & Treatments
With an estimated one in ten women experiencing adenomyosis, this is a fairly common condition of the uterus that can lead to debilitating pain. While we don’t know why this happens, it’s important to understand this condition, its common misdiagnoses … Read More
Uterine Fibroids and Weight Gain
It’s a fairly common question: Can fibroids make you gain weight? Since uterine fibroids affect between 20 to 80 percent of women by the time they reach their 50s, one would think this topic would be more often talked about. … Read More