Do we stock IUDs or order them? In the United States, IUD’s are considered a pharmaceutical drug. Hence, they are only stocked or dispensed through either pharmacies or designated medical facilities. What is “buy and bill”? This means that…
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Ultrasound- When to do a pelvic ultrasound?
A pelvic ultrasound is indicated when you might be suffering from painful Sex, pelvic pain, low back pain, irregular bleeding, mid-cycle bleeding, ovarian cysts, fibroids etc.
How many eggs do I have? Ovarian reserve testing explained!
How to check my fertility is a common question. Ovarian reserve testing is one method of getting some insight into the egg quality and quantity. Many hormones such as FSH, Estradiol and AMH can give an insight. An ultrasound can also help with ovarian check.
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Incontinence
What is biofeedback or pelvic floor therapy for urine incontinence? Biofeedback takes information about something happening in the body and presents it in a way that you can see or hear and understand. Getting on a scale to check your…
Incontinence – You are not alone
Biofeedback therapy administered by a clinician: This allows the patient to see and sense the specific muscles that require exercise through a feedback system and thus allows them to learn to use the correct muscles that need strengthening.
What you must know about Fibroids!
Fibroids! What are they exactly? Fibroids, also known as uterine myoma, are noncancerous growths in the uterus. They are simply globs of muscles within the uterine muscle. Think of them as moles on your skin; bunches of muscle fibres that…
A PLEA FROM THE “V”
Your V is special and you need to treat it with the respect it deserves.
How could this happen to me? Dealing with an STI diagnosis…
Remember, being positive of STDs/STIs does not make you a lesser person, and it is not the end of the world for you. Keep doing what you enjoy and face reality with the courage to remain strong and active at all times.
New Year, new goals…. Old checklists!!!
Some checklists should never get old. Here is a reminder for all women out there. As we start yet another year, we need to remember that we, women are the foundation! Our health is paramount for all those around us!
2019 saw the rates of syphilis related newborn deaths rise by 126% and 376 women newly diagnosed with HIV with nearly 500 deaths attributed to the deadly disease.
Got Covid? Top 6 gynecological problems seen in women survivors!
Over the course of last many months, we have seen some surprising gynecological consequences amongst female Covid-19 survivors. The top six are irregular periods, low libido, hair loss, depression and insomnia.