by Virtuosa Gyn | Jan 21, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
Aging, childbirth, excess weight, and hormonal changes can put pressure on the muscles and tissue in your pelvis. In some women, this pressure can lead to a condition known as pelvic organ prolapse. When pelvic organ prolapse occurs, organs in your pelvic area may...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Dec 1, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
Ovarian cysts — fluid-filled or solid sacs that develop in or on a woman’s ovaries — are quite common in premenopausal women. Most ovarian cysts are small and cause no noticeable symptoms. But as many as 8% of women develop ovarian cysts that are large enough to...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Nov 3, 2020 | Blogs
When you hear the phrase “robotic surgery,” you may picture a science fiction scene in which a Star Wars-type robot stands at an operating table performing surgery. Although it’s funny to think of C-3PO doing operations, the reality of robotic surgery looks much...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Oct 12, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus. It is an effective treatment for various types of women’s health conditions. But having a hysterectomy could increase your chances of developing incontinence, a condition in which you leak urine. Here...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Sep 23, 2020 | Blogs, Womens
There are many ways to help keep your vagina healthy: practicing safe sex, having yearly well-woman check-ups, exercising regularly, and having any infections treated as quickly as possible. But you may not realize that eating a healthy diet and choosing certain foods...
