Endometriosis Affects 1 in 10 Women of Reproductive Age And yet the delay in diagnosis hovers around 8.5 years (Barbieri, 2017; Ballard, 2006), meaning that, on average a woman will experience 8.6 years of symptoms and disease progression before they are diagnosed with the disease. What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where endometrial-like tissue […]
“The cure is worse than the disease.” We’ve all heard the cautionary proverb; but to someone desperate for a cure, it’s all too easy to ignore. Sadly, that’s been the outcome of too many vaginal mesh surgery cases. It’s a popular treatment for stress urinary incontinence, among other conditions; but many of these patients have […]
September is Healthy Aging Month! In recognition, this blog will talk about Menopause and how it can affect your genitals and sexual function. What Happens During Menopause? Menopause marks the end of the regular menstrual cycle and the transition to life beyond the reproductive period. Babies born with female anatomy have a set number of […]
Pudendal Neuralgia (PN) is a condition that can cause chronic pain or numbness along the course of the pudendal nerve, which is the nerve that innervates the pelvic floor. What is the pudendal nerve and what does it do? The pudendal nerve, like other peripheral nerves in your body, is how your brain “connects” with […]
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder (PGAD) is a condition that is poorly understood. Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder is a rare disorder most commonly seen in those with female anatomy and is characterized persistent sensations of genital arousal in the absence of sexual desire or stimulation. These sensations typically stay after orgasm and are intrusive, unwanted, and […]
