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A labiaplasty or labial reduction surgery is a procedure performed to alter the appearance of the labia minora. The labia minora is the inside of the vaginal lip. A woman’s labia minora undergoes changes throughout life, especially after a pregnancy. For many women, the physical appearance of the labia can affect confidence. Which is why…
When a woman reaches her early 30s, her body goes through a decrease in hormone levels – which can affect her ability to get pregnant. Once women reach their 40s, getting pregnant becomes very risky to both them and their babies. You may have delayed having children due to your career or finding a partner…
As women age and go through different milestones in life, such as childbirth, it’s normal to experience changes in the structures of different body parts. One example is the loosening of the vagina. Aging and natural childbirth are the two most common causes of vaginal structural changes, specifically the loosening of the vaginal canal. As…
If you suffer from very heavy periods, have been diagnosed with uterine fibroids, suffer from chronic pelvic pain due to endometriosis, or have cancer of the ovaries, cervix, or endometrium, then your doctor may recommend that you undergo a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus. The good news is that a hysterectomy…
If you are early in your first trimester of pregnancy to know how many babies you are carrying, you may be curious about whether you may be expecting twins. Although it is impossible to detect whether you are having twins without a conclusive ultrasound, there are some signs can could possibly suggest you are having…
If you have abnormally painful cramps during your periods, it may be due to endometriosis. This is a very painful condition, because endometrial tissue – which lines the uterus and sheds every month – also grows abnormally outside the uterus, typically around your ovaries or fallopian tubes. The problem is that this misguided endometrial tissue…
Pregnancy takes you on a roller-coaster ride thanks to fluctuating hormones. From the moment you find out you’re pregnant until after you give birth, there are many things happening in your body hormonally. There are four main hormones that are most affected by pregnancy: HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), progesterone, estrogen, and HPL (human placental lactogen)….
Women do all sorts of things to keep themselves looking and feeling beautiful. This can include cosmetic repair of their more private areas, too. When you give birth or get older, there is a possibility that your inner vaginal lips may protrude – making it uncomfortable to have sex and even to wear undergarments. They…
When you age, some activities, like sex, become less pleasurable. It happens when the vagina loses its elasticity. For some, regular Kegel exercises help, but for the others, this activity is not enough. Fortunately, there is a surgical procedure that can help with this concern – vaginoplasty. Vaginoplasty Vaginoplasty is a procedure in which the…
Every pregnancy brings with it some risk, especially if you are over 35 or you have a pre-existing medical condition or develop one while you are pregnant. In cases such as this, you will want to ensure you enlist the help of a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Here’s why it’s critical to ensure…
