What are the benefits of sacrocolpopexy? A woman living with the little known condition of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) has her life turned upside down. It affects her emotionally, physically, socially, sexually, and may even affect employment. There are several treatments to help improve the symptoms, including surgery known as sacrocolpopexy. .
Author: Yitzhack Asulin
What Is the Recovery Time for a da Vinci Myomectomy?
A robotic myomectomy is a procedure that can give you relief from the pain and excessive bleeding of uterine fibroids. Let’s find out more about this procedure including the recovery time for a da Vinci myomectomy.
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Should I See a Gynecologist for a UTI?
You know the feeling. It hurts to pee, it’s hard to pee, and putting it mildly, your urine itself smells pretty terrible. Between 50 and 60% of adult women have experienced a UTI in their lifetime, so it’s easy to recognize the early symptoms. Now what, should I see a gynecologist for a UTI?
Considering an IUD? What to Know Before Making the Decision
Millions of women have chosen an IUD as their preferred contraceptive method. It’s not a decision you should make on a whim. If you are thinking about getting an intrauterine device, but you’re unsure, let us give you information to help you make an informed choice.
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Prioritizing Breast Health: Your Guide to Breast Exams
Breast exams are performed to check for any unusual changes to your breast tissue. These checks are an important way to be proactive with your breast health—early detection is the best protection. Do you know how to do a monthly breast self exam? Prioritizing breast health: your guide to breast exams.
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What Are the Reasons for a Hysterectomy?
Each year almost 600K hysterectomies are performed. It is a surgery to remove the uterus. Afterward patients won’t be able to become pregnant, and they will no longer have their period. Depending on the reason for the surgery, your surgeon may also remove the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. That’s a lot of surgeries, so for what reasons is a hysterectomy performed?
Cervical Cancer: What All Women Should Know
Let’s begin by telling all women that cervical cancer or cancer of the cervix is almost the easiest cancer to detect and successfully treat. Unless you live in a desert, a place where there is limited or no healthcare, or you just refuse to go to the doctor, cervical cancer can be caught early, treated, and cured. Cervical cancer: what all women should know.
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Adenomyosis and Fibroids: How to Determine the Difference
The symptoms of adenomyosis and fibroids are very similar. Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors growing in or on the uterine wall. Adenomyosis is less of a defined mass of cells within the uterine wall. An accurate diagnosis is needed to choose the right treatment for each. Let’s find out more about adenomyosis and fibroids and how to determine the difference.
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When Should I Consider Permanent Birth Control?
Do you often worry about getting pregnant again? Are you giving thought to not having any more children? Many women have these same feelings, and don’t want to continue taking birth control medications. Let’s get some answers concerning when to consider permanent birth control.
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Pain During Intercourse: Should I See a Gynecologist?
If you have pain during intercourse, you may be wondering if you should see a gynecologist. First and foremost, you should know it is suboptimal and abnormal to have pain during what is supposed to be a pleasurable activity. So, yes, you should get medical advice and treatment from a gynecologist if pain interferes with your sexual life.
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