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Can a Hysterectomy Solve My Chronic Pelvic Pain?
If you routinely experience pelvic pain and you’ve had that pain for more than six months, you are...
6 Signs That Might Indicate You Have Fibroids
Uterine fibroids affect anywhere from 20% to 80% of women under the age of 50. These thick,...
Can Incontinence Be Prevented?
Urinary incontinence is quite common in women. Although it can occur at any age, it is most likely...
Understanding HPV
You may have heard of HPV. Perhaps you’ve even received the HPV vaccine. But how much do you...
What’s Causing My Heavy, Painful Periods?
Bleeding and pain are a normal part of menstrual periods. But if your periods subject you to very...
Why Should I Consider a Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy, a serious but fairly common procedure to remove a woman’s uterus, offers a safe,...
6 STDs and How to Prevent Them
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are surprisingly common. Approximately 1 in 5 Americans has...
Are You Suffering from These Symptoms of Endometriosis?
Your uterus is lined with a type of tissue known as endometrial tissue. This tissue is supposed to...
4 Types of Incontinence and How They’re Treated
Having urinary incontinence means you can't hold your urine, right? That's true, but it doesn't...
The Many Benefits of Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
In the past, surgery for certain women's health conditions required surgeons to make significant...
Myths and Facts About Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts are a very common women's health condition. In fact, as many as 18% of women have...
How to Manage Incontinence Without Surgery
Perhaps you release some urine when you laugh, sneeze, or go for a run. Maybe you can't sleep...
8 Risk Factors for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Your pelvic region contains a variety of organs, including your bladder, cervix, rectum, urethra,...
Am I a Good Candidate for Hormone Replacement Therapy?
During the years leading up to menopause, your body produces lower levels of the female hormones...
What Happens if Endometriosis Goes Untreated?
Your uterus is lined with a specific type of tissue that should only grow inside your uterus. This...
5 Signs of Vulvodynia
If you’ve never heard of vulvodynia, you’re not alone. Most women can’t explain what the word...
Is Endometrial Ablation Safe?
Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than just an inconvenience. Having longer-than-normal periods and...
What To Do About Overflow Incontinence
Overflow Incontinence You probably know that urinary incontinence is a condition in which you...
How Hormone Levels Impact Vaginal Health
How Hormone Levels Impact Vaginal Health Is your vagina feeling different than it used to?...
What Should You Be Discussing With Your Gynecologist?
You may think of a gynecologist as the specialist who performs your yearly pelvic exams. You’re...
Treatment for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Aging, childbirth, excess weight, and hormonal changes can put pressure on the muscles and tissue...
Understanding the Different Types of Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian cysts — fluid-filled or solid sacs that develop in or on a woman’s ovaries — are quite...
How Robotic Surgery Works
When you hear the phrase “robotic surgery,” you may picture a science fiction scene in which a...
The Link Between Hysterectomy and Incontinence
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus. It is an effective treatment for...
5 Foods for Vaginal Health
There are many ways to help keep your vagina healthy: practicing safe sex, having...
What to Expect During Your First Pap Smear
Beginning at around age 21, you should have a Pap smear as part of your annual gynecologic...
STD Testing: When Should I Get Tested?
STD Testing: When Should I Get Tested? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are surprisingly...