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Low sexual desire - a bothersome decrease in sexual activity that persists over time - is often caused by many different factors. Hypoactive sexual desire disorder is one potential cause, which is defined as at least six months of bothersome low sexual de

While it’s a condition that isn’t widely discussed, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is much more common than people think. In fact, 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 reports suffering from a pelvic floor disorder. Unfortunately, many women are too embarrassed t

Picture this: You are on a fabulous date night with your significant other and the evening has come to a close. Just when you think everything is perfect, you begin to experience pain during intercourse. If this scenario sounds familiar, it may be time to

Urogynecology is a relatively new specialty in the field of medicine. Studies centered around the female pelvic floor started in the 70s but didn't gain approval from the American Board of Medical Specialties until the year 2011. It wasn't until 2013 that

Fecal incontinence — also known as accidental bowel leakage, bowel incontinence, or encopresis (when it occurs in children) — is a condition where you pass stool or mucus accidentally through your anus. This condition can range from mild (occasional accid

A fistula is an abnormal connection that connects either two body cavities or a body cavity to the skin. Fistulas occur when the tissue wall or a barrier between two body parts has broken down, usually due to trauma, injury, or infection.

Yoga offers tremendous physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages and abilities. Not only can it decrease stress, support healing, and improve flexibility, it can also strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

When thinking about gynecologists, most people think of adult women going in for an annual exam or a routine checkup. We don’t usually think of children’s gynecology or pediatric OB-GYNs, but gynecologists frequently help babies, children, and young teens

For most women, the worst part of going to the gynecologist is getting a pap smear. While pap smears can be uncomfortable, they’re hugely necessary. And knowing more about them can help ease any fears.

The pelvic floor is an essential part of the body’s core that comprises the area from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tailbone). People typically don’t think of pelvic floor muscles when it comes to strengthening. However, a strong pelvic floor is crucial a

Obesity is a serious disease that affects several bodily functions and is linked to certain types of cancer. Unfortunately, it’s exceedingly common for adults in the U.S. According to the CDC, adult obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% in 1999 to 42.4%

If you’ve ever finished an intense workout only to discover blood in your urine when you go to the bathroom, you’ve likely been alarmed by the potential health complications suggested by this development. Fortunately

New research suggests that pregnant women are slightly more likely to develop kidney stones than non-pregnant women—especially when these kidney stones are occurring for the first time in that woman's life.

Waking up multiple times at night to pee or feeling an urgency to go during the day can be signs of overactive bladder. You may experience leakage or feel like you have to go again shortly after visiting the bathroom.

The World Health Organization reports between 50,000-100,000 women suffer from an obstetric fistula every year. The half a million Americans who have Crohn’s disease are also susceptible to fistulas. Despite so many people being affected by fistulas every

If you’ve ever gone for a jog and felt a trickle down below, or coughed and caught yourself leaking urine, you aren’t alone. The involuntary loss of urine is called urinary incontinence and more than 25 million Americans experience it every day.

A cystoscopy is a procedure your doctor can perform to check for potential causes of recurrent urinary tract infections and other problems with the urinary tract. Up to 40% of women who get one UTI will have at least one more within six months.

At some point in your life you’ve likely experienced bladder discomfort or pain while urinating. For most people, this can be attributed to dehydration or a urinary tract infection and can be treated with increased fluids or antibiotics.

You’ve likely heard of a tummy tuck and a face lift, but have you heard of labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is one of the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States, seeing a 9 percent year-over-year increase in the most recent Plastic Surge

Ever laughed so hard you peed? Or maybe you’ve jumped up from your seat too quickly and felt a little trickle down below? Perhaps, you’ve coughed and caught yourself running to the bathroom to empty your bladder.

When women need to have their uterus removed, they do so through a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy. This is a significant procedure that is rarely the first choice for women and their medical providers.

Abnormal growths on the uterus and ovaries come in multiple forms—and while these growths may seem similar and even produce some of the same symptoms

Many of us have experienced it: a burning sensation while peeing along with pelvic pain. You may have a urinary tract infection, commonly referred to as a UTI.

A general understanding of female anatomy is helpful for everything from sexual health to cancer awareness.

With an estimated one in ten women experiencing adenomyosis, this is a fairly common condition of the uterus that can lead to debilitating pain.

It’s a fairly common question: Can fibroids make you gain weight? Since uterine fibroids affect between 20 to 80 percent of women by the time they reach their 50s, one would think this topic would be more often talked about.

Two-thirds of women experience urinary tract discomfort. If you’re one of them, you might be wondering if a urinary tract infection or an overactive bladder is the cause.

From yeast infections to bacterial vaginosis, there are many conditions that can cause an itchy groin area in females.

Passing blood clots during your menstrual cycle is often a normal occurrence during the heaviest days of your period.

Women with extremely heavy periods (who soak through a pad every two hours) have been turning to endometrial ablation to combat their most intense symptoms.

While they’re both different types of “vaginitis” (or vaginal inflammation), bacterial vaginosis (BV) and yeast infections have very different causes

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Cervical cancer has become increasingly preventable through vaccinations for the human papillomavirus (HPV) and screening tests for HPV and pap smears.

That's right! And here's another interesting fact – issues like overactive bladder affect about 33 million Americans.

On average, the process of menopause affects women for 4-8 years with an onset around age 51. Women in both menopause and perimenopause (pre-menopause) can experience several signs and symptoms.

UTI symptoms like the ones we just mentioned can be worrisome. If you're not 100% sure of your diagnosis, it can make treating your condition a bit like pin the tail on the donkey. It doesn't make sense to start trying out treatments if you don't have a d

Uterine fibroids can be painful. Fibroids are muscular tumors that grow in the wall of the uterus and are a highly common condition; fibroids are usually benign (not cancerous).

Aside from ad campaigns that encourage women to get regular checkups, pap smears and breast exams, women’s sexual health is often circumscribed to conversations about family planning and fertility.