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Having sex comes with a risk of pregnancy. If you are not ready to get pregnant, using birth control is an effective way to avoid an unplanned pregnancy. Birth control use reduces the need for emergency contraception and pregnancy termination. Using birth control is basic preventive health care that allows you to engage in sexual…
A labiaplasty is a type of vaginal rejuvenation surgical procedure performed to reduce the size or reshape the labia whilst preserving normal sensation. The labia minora (the inner portion of the labia) can become painful or uncomfortable if it protrudes beyond the labia majora (the outer portion of the labia). For some, it can also…
There are certain medical issues that only affect women. A women’s health clinic is therefore dedicated to providing health and wellness services to women, and this type of clinic is staffed by OB/GYN physicians and wellness specialists. Reproductive health issues are among the biggest concerns that are addressed at these medical centers. There are many…
Gynecologists are frequently considered to be primary care providers for women. They perform life-saving screenings for women during their annual exams, such as Pap smears and professional manual breast exams. Maintaining excellent reproductive health is critical to optimum overall health. Even if your last visit to a gynecologist was a long time ago, it’s never…
Vaginal reconstruction or vaginal labiaplasty is a surgical procedure used to enhance the look of your vagina. It is one of the most widely performed vaginal rejuvenation procedures along with a vaginoplasty. Due to many causes, such as pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, the inner vaginal lips may begin to protrude and make you feel self-conscious…
Pelvic pain is felt below the belly button and may be difficult to differentiate with abdominal pain. Since women are more affected by pelvic pain than men, gynecologists recommend every woman undergo regular pelvic exams to track and protect their reproductive health. Pregnant women, in particular, must immediately see a gynecologist if they experience pelvic…
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…
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 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…
