by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 9, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
If you’ve never heard of vulvodynia, you’re not alone. Most women can’t explain what the word “vulvodynia” means. But they may know how it feels, even if they don’t know what it’s called. Vulvodynia is a condition that results in chronic pain in the area around the...
by Virtuosa Gyn | May 10, 2021 | Blogs
Heavy menstrual bleeding is more than just an inconvenience. Having longer-than-normal periods and periods that result in excessive blood loss can interfere with your quality of life. They can even cause health problems if you lose so much blood that your iron levels...
by Virtuosa Gyn | May 10, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
Overflow Incontinence You probably know that urinary incontinence is a condition in which you can’t control your bladder as well as you used to. But you may not realize that there are different types of urinary incontinence with different causes and treatments. One...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Apr 2, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
How Hormone Levels Impact Vaginal Health Is your vagina feeling different than it used to? Changing hormones levels could be to blame. Hormones are chemicals made by your endocrine system. They act as messengers in your body and have an impact on many of your body’s...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Feb 10, 2021 | Gynecology, Blogs
You may think of a gynecologist as the specialist who performs your yearly pelvic exams. You’re right — she is. But gynecologists do so much more than that, overseeing every aspect of a woman’s health.If you have a yearly well-woman visit coming up, don’t think of it...
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...
