Patient Story: From Menopause at 35 to Three Kids
Hormonal Menopause, Only Remaining Tube Blocked with Hydrosalpinx – Jen’s Story I’ve always been a healthy, positive person with big dreams. I knew someday I would meet that special someone and start a family. From an early age, I always knew I wanted children. I come from a long line of fertility. My grandmother gave […]
Study: 1 in 5 Hysterectomies Are Unnecessary
Imagine going through an invasive surgery without being offered alternative options. Now imagine that the surgery didn’t alleviate the pain it was supposed to. This is a grim reality many women are facing, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, which found that 1 in 5 U.S. women who […]
Study Points to Link Between C-Section and Adhesions
Adhesions and C-Sections New evidence suggests that pelvic adhesions are present in more than a third of women with a history of previous c-sections and that the adhesions are associated with chronic pelvic pain. “Prevalence of pelvic adhesions on ultrasound examination in women with a history of Caesarean section,” published in the July issue of […]
How Food Can Change Your Life with Endometriosis – Guest Post
Written by Melissa, author of the popular blog Endo Empowered Truthfully, my diet was always a place where I could hide from my endometriosis pain. It generally involved eating a whole bunch of foods laden with cheese, sugar and fat – though not necessarily all at once! Thing is, I didn’t really believe that food […]
Why Do I Have Pain After C-Section?
If you are reading this article in search of an answer as to why you are continuing to experience pain months or even years after you’ve had a C-section, you are not alone. Post-C-section pain is not uncommon and can send women on a seemingly endless quest for relief. Jan Kriebs, a certified nurse […]
Pelvic Adhesions: What You May Not Know
Some women will never even know that they have pelvic adhesions. For others, pelvic adhesions lead to a variety of women’s health conditions, including chronic pelvic pain and infertility. Often robbing women of fulfilling relationships, the gift of motherhood, and overall quality of life, these bands of internal scar tissue can have a profound impact […]
Orgasms Increase Dramatically Using New Massage to the Reproductive Organs
Endorsed by gynecologists and shown effective in medical journals, the physical therapy decreases pain, increases desire and lubrication GAINESVILLE, FL, January 27, 2014 – Nearly half of all women (43%) in the U.S. report sexual problems including pain with sex, low libido, and decreased or absent orgasms according to the Journal of the American Medical […]
Treatment of Adhesions Caused by Transvaginal Mesh: Guest Post by Drugwatch.com
After experiencing trauma—like surgery, infections, or inflammation—the body forms internal scars, called adhesions, as it heals. Sexual abuse, injury or a fall on the backside or hips can all prompt adhesion formation and contribute to chronic pelvic pain as well as conditions like colitis, gastritis, perforated ulcer, or appendicitis. Pelvic inflammatory disease, STDs, endometriosis, surgery […]
Pelvic Pain in Women: Causes and Treatment
Pelvic pain — pain in the area between the hips and below the belly button — affects roughly half of American women. Yet, many do not know why they have pain and often feel uncomfortable discussing it with their doctor. Read on to learn about three conditions that can cause pelvic pain and the treatment options […]
Overcoming Intercourse Pain: Reclaiming Desire and Orgasm
TRANSCRIPT: Overcoming Intercourse Pain: Reclaiming Desire and Orgasm This is what sex is supposed to feel like. This rocks. We can do this again. I had an orgasm for the first time in years. That sounds weird probably for some people, but for people who have dealt with chronic pelvic pain, not having orgasms goes […]
