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What
is Female Sexual Function?
Female Sexual Function, in a healthy woman, is someone who successfully responds to, and experiences the 4 phases of the "Female Sexual Response Cycle."
What is Female
Erectile Dysfunction?
Female Erectile Dysfunction occurs when a woman is unable to attain, and maintain a complete erection of her clitoris through orgasm.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Female Erectile Dysfunction feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
Facts About Female Sexual Dysfunction
* 43% of all women (and therefore, their husbands/partners as well) are
suffering from various
types of Female Sexual
Dysfunction, also
called "Female Sexual
Problems."
* 50% more women than men, are suffering from Erectile Dysfunction,
which is referred to
as "Female Erectile Dysfunction."
* Many people do not understand that unless a woman's clitoris is fully
erect, that she is incapable
of reaching an orgasm.
Did you know that 30 million American women and their husbands are suffering loss of joy and intimacy due to "Vaginal Relaxation?"
What is Vaginal Relaxation?
"Vaginal Relaxation" is a common condition of most women who have undergone vaginal childbirth. Vaginal relaxation refers to the loss of vaginal tone of the vaginal supporting structures. Symptoms of vaginal relaxation may become progressively aggravated and especially bothersome as a woman approaches menopause and post-menopause.
Some doctors and researchers believe that there may be a disruption (rather than stretching) of the vaginal ligaments during childbirth in women with vaginal relaxation.
Among races, Caucasian women are most susceptible to vaginal relaxation.
Symptoms of vaginal relaxation include a protrusion or heavy, or "falling" feeling in a woman's vagina. Other symptoms may include low back pain, painful intercourse, difficulty initiating stool or urination, stress urinary incontinence, and pelvic pain or pressure.
Have
you or your husband noticed that the thrill of intimacy you and he used to
enjoy has been diminished due to the loss of your vagina's tightness?
For more information on overcoming Vaginal Relaxation, visit the Vaginal Relaxation website: www.VaginalRelaxation.com
What are Female
Sexual Problems and
Female
Sexual Dysfunction?
Female Sexual Problems
also referred to as "Female
Sexual Dysfunction" are comprised of one or more problems
that can keep a woman (and her husband/partner) from enjoying sex. These
problems may include one or more of the following:
* Lack of sexual desire
* Inability to become aroused -
i.e. fully erect clitoris erection and
sufficient vaginal
lubrication
* Lack of orgasm, or sexual
climax
* Painful intercourse
These problems may have either a physical and/or a psychological causes.
Physical causes of Female
Sexual Dysfunction may include conditions like diabetes, heart
disease, nerve disorders or hormone problems. Some drugs can also affect desire
and function and provide significant relief from Female
Sexual Dysfunction. Psychological causes may include work-related
stress and anxiety. They may also include depression or concerns about marriage
or relationship problems.
Occasional problems related to Female Sexual Dysfunction are common.
If the husband/ partner of a patient with suspected Female Sexual Dysfunction feels that this is a problem within the relationship, that concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder?
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder or simply "FSAD" occurs when a woman is unable to attain and maintain a full and complete erection of her clitoris along with sufficient vaginal lubrication during intercourse to be able to reach an orgasm.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder may also be diagnosed when the woman has no desire for sexual intercourse.
Female
Sexual Arousal Disorder affects up to 43 percent of all women, or an
estimated 90 million women. Most women (more than 1/2) with FSAD are
postmenopausal. Some women with
Female
Sexual Arousal Disorder describe the condition as being "unable to get
turned on," or being continually disinterested in sex. Female Sexual
Arousal Disorder has also been called "frigidity." Other
symptoms of Female Sexual
Arousal Disorder may include dyspareunia and vaginismus, both of which
involve pain during intercourse.
The woman and her husband/partner should both be seen as this is a "couple's problem" that is typically best resolved with both partners in treatment. Their doctor will also insure that this is not the result of another psychological disorder which could be a primary problem.
If the husband/ partner of a patient with suspected Female Sexual Arousal Disorder feels that this is a problem within the relationship, that concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What Are Female Sexual Problems?
Female Sexual Problems are also referred to as "Female Sexual Dysfunction." A woman may have one or more Female Sexual Problems that we are just now learning that may be related to a number of factors.
Typically, Female Sexual Problems are labeled generically as "Female Sexual Dysfunction" until such time as her doctor or therapist may be able to make a proper diagnosis.
Female Sexual Problems may be a cause of significant distress to both her and her husband.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Female Sexual Problems feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What is Female Orgasmic
Disorder?
Female Orgasmic Disorder is defined as a sexual dysfunction that
is characterized by a persistent or recurrent delay or absence of orgasm
following the excitement phase of the female sexual response cycle, causing
significant distress or interpersonal problems, and not being attributable to a
drug or a general medical condition. Female Orgasmic Disorder is directly
related with the woman's inability to attain and maintain a fully-erect
clitoris.
Without a full erection
of the clitoris, a woman cannot reach an orgasm.
What is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder or "HSDD" has been defined as a deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder is considered a disorder if it causes distress for the woman or husband. The woman and her husband should both be seen as this is a "couple's problem" that is typically best resolved with both partners in treatment. Their doctor will also insure that this is not the result of another psychological disorder which could be a primary problem.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What is the Female Sexual Response Cycle?
Masters and Johnson were the first researchers to propose a “four phase” model of sexual response. They conducted experimental research with adults, both observing adults engaging in sexual behaviors, and measuring what happens to the body during sexual behaviors.
While this description of female sexual response can be a helpful way to start thinking about your own sexual response, try not to use it as a strict guide to measure yourself against. For one thing, the description only deals with physical changes in your body. Your sexual response is much more than blood flow and lubrication.
If you’re experience is different it doesn’t necessarily mean there is anything wrong with you. While there are some generalities, the reality is that everyone is different, and everyone’s sexual response may be a bit different too. There are limitations to the research that Masters and Johnson conducted, and some researchers argue that separating sexual response into stages doesn’t make any sense at all.
Here is what Masters and Johnson found to happen during the four phases of the sexual response cycle for women.
In response to sexual stimuli (whether psychological in the form of sexual thoughts or fantasies, or physical in the form of physical stimulation) vaginal lubrication will usually begin. There are many reasons why women may have less (or no) vaginal lubrication, even when there is excitement and arousal. Other physical changes may include:
Vasocongestion will result in the clitoris becoming engorged.
The size and shape of the labia may change.
The inner two thirds of the vagina may expand.
There may be an enlargement of the breasts.
The skin may become flushed, women may experience heightened sensitivity in parts of their body, like the nipples.
Some increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.
With continued sexual stimulation this phase represents the time between the initial arousal and excitement, up until orgasm. Physical changes during this phase may include:
A continued swelling of the tissues in the vagina, which may be accompanied by contractions of the vaginal opening.
The clitoris can withdraw into the clitoral hood and the external clitoris can shorten in size.
The labia minora increase in size and turn a reddish-purple.
There may be a sex flush, muscle tension, increase in heart rate and rising blood pressure.
Masters and Johnson
description of female orgasm does not include any information about
female ejaculation accompanying orgasm. Physical changes involved in female
orgasm may include:
Contractions of the pelvic muscles around the vagina.
The uterus and anal sphincter also contract in a throbbing or rhythmic way.
Muscles may spasm, blood pressure and heart rate reach a peak.
The contractions (which occur at different speeds, and in different amounts) are usually what are experienced as highly pleasurable feelings of release.
Resolution phase refers to the period of time immediately following an orgasm, when the body begins to return to its “normal” state. This phase includes:
Blood that had engorged areas of the body now flows out, swelling decreases and eventually muscle tension and skin flush go away.
A general feeling of relaxation.
Source: Human Sexual Response, W.H. Masters & V.E. Johnson, 1966.
The clitoris is located where the the labia minora (inner vulvar lips) meet.
The pea-shaped clitoris that you can see on the outside of the vulva, or under the clitoral "hood," is actually the end or tip of a long shaft that goes deep into the woman's body, and separates into two shafts that surround the vagina.
The pea-shaped head of the clitoris is called the "clitoral glans," which is rounded and pea-shaped that comes in different sizes.
The clitoris' longer part, that you cannot see, is the clitoral shaft. The
entire length of the clitoris contains cavernous bodies that can engorge with
blood, when a woman becomes sexually excited. This causes the woman's
clitoris to become erect.
The tissue of the labia minora (inner lips) at the top of the vulva form a hood
which normally covers the shaft of the clitoris. Again, the only visible
part of the clitoris that you can see, is the clitoral
glans, which looks like a small pea. The size and shape of a woman's
clitoris can vary considerably from woman to woman. To see more of the clitoris,
all you need to do is pull back or retract the clitoral hood - moving it toward
the belly-button.
What
are "Clitoral Adhesions?"
Clitoral adhesions are similar to
labial adhesions, except clitoral adhesions are located on and around a
girl's/woman's clitoris or under her clitoral
hood, which covers the clitoris most of the time. Clitoral
adhesions limits and/or prevents the clitoral
hood to freely slide across the clitoral
glans of the clitoris. You will know if you or your daughter has clitoral
adhesions when you pull or retract on the clitoral
hood, the clitoral glans moves
with the clitoral hood instead of the clitoral
hood retracting by itself, i.e., the glans of the clitoris moves with your
pulling the clitoral hood. This can be
very painful. If you are checking your young daughter for clitoral adhesions,
You may not be able to pull the clitoral hood back far enough to expose the entire clitoral glans if you or your daughter has clitoral adhesions. This could make cleaning the clitoral area difficult if not impossible.
Minor
clitoral adhesions may be
remedied by without the need for a doctor's intervention. The clitoral
adhesions may be released through pressure on the clitoral
hood. Things like bathing, masturbation, bicycle riding, and horseback
riding. If you do not properly wash your vulva in a manner that places
traction on her hood, or masturbate in a manner that causes you to pull back the
clitoral hood, you may not separate
any clitoral adhesions that form, or prevent the formation of adhesions in the
future.
If you believe you have clitoral
adhesions or labial adhesions,
you may be able to eliminate them by repeatedly pulling on your clitoral
hood, in 360 degree directions (up, down, left, right, rotating in circles
as well), or by taking a hot bath.
Clitoral
adhesions
will not disappear immediately as it took some time for the clitoral
adhesions to form.
Women
who experience pain can ask their partner or doctor to examine their vulva, and
separating the labia, attempt to locate the source of the pain or by using a
mirror and seeking the source of the pain themselves. If you experience clitoral
adhesions, either you or your partner can moisten a q-tip with baby oil or
vitamin E to clean and loosen the secretions. Remember, the clitoral
hood needs to "glide" easily over the clitoris. To lubricate the clitoral
hood and loosen the secretions underneath, you or your partner may want to
massage the area with a topical cream or baby oil. This may require you
and/or your partner to do this for several days or for several weeks. Due
to the sensitive nature of the clitoris and clitoral
glans, it may be painful during the cleaning or massage due to the
adhesions.
In
the event you are unable to treat the symptoms of clitoral adhesions, and you or
your partner cannot determine the reason for the pain, a doctor may need to be
consulted. If your clitoral hood extends well past the clitoral
glans, or if your clitoral hood is
thick or closed, the adhesions may be totally concealed, with no visible
indications. You should be very explicit in your office visit with the physician
regarding your pain and show him the exact location of the any pain, even
retracting your clitoral hood, if
necessary for his viewing.
The clitoral adhesions caused by
the accumulated smegma is caused by the two tissues surfaces growing together,
due to failure to wash away these accumulations. As a result, the body tries to
heal and eliminate the source of the irritation, thus causing the tissues to
fuse as adhesions. These clitoral adhesions, or labial adhesions in the event
the labia minora fuse together, may also form as a result of the hood laying in
constant contact with the clitoral glans.
Additionally, either you or your partner may want to massage baby oil, vitamin
E, or a petroleum based lubricant or antibacterial ointment up under your
clitoral hood and on the clitoral glans.
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The clitoris has a "clitoral hood" or foreskin that produces a oily, lubricating fluid called sebum that allows the hood or foreskin of the clitoris to move back and forth over the smooth and healthy clitoral glans, or the tip of the clitoris. When
the vulva is not properly cleaned, wherein the oily, lubricating fluid
(sebum) is not washed away regularly, it will accumulate and turn into a
cheese-like substance called smegma. This smegma can dry out and irritate
and "adhere" to the clitoris. The irritation can be relatively
mild or lead to a persistent inflammation and cause severe pain. Over
time, the accumulation and build-up of smegma under the clitoral hood,
causes the clitoris' foreskin or hood to adhere to the clitoral
glans and to the body of the clitoris well under the hood. Because of
these clitoral adhesions, the foreskin has essentially become stuck, or
glued to the clitoris, and can no longer be moved back and forth over the clitoral
glans. This causes pain in young girls and makes sexual
intercourse in adult women practically impossible, depending on the
severity. Clitoral
adhesions may also be responsible for female sexual arousal disorder
and female orgasmic disorder in some adult women. Some adult women may not know they have clitoral adhesions and may explain why sex is painful and why they are not able to fully enjoy sexual intercourse with their husbands. |
What
are labial adhesions?
Young girls and adult women may get “labial
adhesions.” Labial adhesions are similar to clitoral adhesions except the
smegma adheres to the labia minora (sometimes the labia majora) or the
“lips” of the vulva surrounding the vagina — that has caused the labia
minora to fuse or become stuck together. This happens to about 5% to 10% percent
of all young girls. Young girls and
women with labia that are stuck or fused together should immediately be seen by
a pediatrician or gynecologist as the urine flow (and menstrual flow in adult
women) can become blocked and a serious infection or infections are very likely
to occur if she is not seen by a doctor.
What
causes labial adhesions?
This probably happened because your daughter has little to no estrogen. Baby
girls get a large dose of estrogen while they're still in the uterus.
About one to two months after her birth, the maternal estrogen level drops off,
and this hormonal change can affect many parts of a baby's body, including the
lining of a girl's labia. Her labia may even stick together. This
"adhesion" of her labia can continue or come and go throughout
childhood, according to many pediatricians.
What can be done to treat labial
adhesions?
First of all, parents should NOT try to pull or separate your daughter's labia
apart, since that might hurt. Unless the adhesion is causing any problems, it's
best to leave it alone. The idea of your daughter having labial adhesion
probably worries you more than it bothers her. However, if the adhesion
extends to cover the opening of the urethra and is trapping urine in the genital
area, then you'll definitely want to see your child's doctor about treatment.
Trapped urine can cause irritation and possibly infection. You'll know if your
daughter's labial adhesions are covering the urethral opening if you find less
urine in her diaper (for a young child) or she's having trouble peeing, or if
her genital area looks irritated, she's irritable and crying, and she has a
fever (due to infection).
Normally doctors prescribe a topical estrogen cream to treat the problem. Your
doctor will tell you to apply this cream directly to the affected tissue, and in
about two weeks it should unseal the labia. You'll probably start by applying
the cream two or three times a day, then two times a day, then just once a day.
It's important to reduce the amount of estrogen cream you use gradually. If you
just stop the treatment suddenly, the labia will close up again.
What is a "Clitoridotomy"?
A clitoridotomy is the removal or reduction of the prepuce or foreskin - more commonly referred to as the "clitoral hood" of a woman's clitoris.
Clitoridotomy is one of the fastest-growing medical procedures which takes less than 45 minutes, and performed on an out-patient basis, at a doctor's office.
There are two types of clitoridotomy - 1. the complete removal of the clitoral hood - also known as Clitoral Hood Removal and 2. the reduction of the foreskin or prepuce of the clitoral hood, known as Clitoral Hood Reduction.
There are many reasons why women are choosing to have a clitoridotomy - or removal or reduction of the clitoral hood. Chief among these reasons are that women do not like the appearance of the extra loose skin surrounding the clitoris. Other leading reasons for a clitoridotomy also include the ability to increase sexual pleasure as the removal or reduction of the excess skin surrounding the clitoris will greatly enhance clitoral sensation.
For Clitoral Hood Removal, this short medical procedure, also takes place in a doctor's office on an outpatient basis. This results with the woman's clitoral glans (the tip of the clitoris) permanently exposed. That's why this very popular procedure is commonly referred to as a "hoodectomy." This may be cause too much clitoral stimulation for some women, with significantly greater periods of "clitoral erection," from just walking around and other non-sexual activities. For this reason, some women prefer the "Clitoral Hood Reduction."
For Clitoral
Hood Reduction, this very safe, simple and very effective procedure also
takes place in a doctor's office on an outpatient basis. The results from
this procedure leaves the woman's clitoral glans (the tip of the clitoris)
covered, with the "excess" clitoral hood removed. The correct
medical term for this procedure is a "Clitoridotomy."
What is "Clitoropexy"?
Clitoropexy repositions your clitoris when it protrudes beyond its normal anatomical location - which may cause pain, or embarrassment, or both.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
or Pelvic Prolapse, is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapsee in later life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse may also be called; genital
prolapse, pelvic relaxation,
pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor
dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal
vault prolapse.
What is Pelvic Prolapse?
Pelvic Prolapse
is another
term used for "Pelvic Organ Prolapse."
Pelvic Prolapse is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapse in later life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic Prolapse may also be called; genital
prolapse, pelvic relaxation,
pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor
dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal
vault prolapse.
What are the symptoms that indicate a woman is suffering from Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Loss of bladder control.
Loss of bowel control.
Increasing need and frequency to urinate - and then difficulty in completely emptying your bladder.
The feelings that your of pelvic or vaginal heaviness, bulging, fullness and/or pain, or a feeling that something is "dropping."
Recurrent bladder infections.
Excessive vaginal discharge.
Pain or lack of sensation during sex
But Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is a real, common and treatable problem. Consider this:
About half of all women over age 50 suffer from some degree of Pelvic
Organ Prolapse.
One in 10 women undergo surgery for Pelvic
Organ Prolapse by age 80.
What is Pelvic Reconstruction?
Pelvic Reconstruction is a surgical procedure
performed by gynecologists or uro-gynecologies to repair pelvic
organ prolapse and vaginal vault prolapse, among types of prolapse, and to
correct the problem(s) and relieve the symptoms.
Typically,
Pelvic Reconstruction is performed
vaginally and uses an implant to reinforce the strength of the weakened pelvic tissues.
What is a Prolapsed Uterus?
A
Prolapsed Uterus
refers to a collapsed uterus, or descended uterus, or other change in the
position of the uterus in relation to the surrounding structures within the
pelvis. The pelvis contains many soft tissue structures vital to normal body
functions, supported primarily by the diaphragms, layers of muscles, fibrous
coverings called fasciae, and various ligaments and tendons. These soft tissues
of the pelvis derive their ultimate support from the bony pelvis.
A Prolapsed Uterus may be one of three types, depending on the severity:
• First-degree prolapse occurs when the uterus sags downward into the upper
vagina.
• Second-degree prolapse occurs when the cervix is at or near the outside of
the
vagina.
• Third-degree prolapse (sometimes referred to as total prolapse) occurs when
the entire uterus extends outside the vagina.
What is Colpopexy?
Colpopexy is the surgical suturing of the prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure - such as the abdominal wall or the sacrum, which is then called Sacral Colpopexy or Sacrocolpopexy
What Is Sacral Colpopexy (Sacrocolpopexy)?
Sacral Colpopexy, also referred to as also referred to as also referred to as also referred to as Sacrocolpopexy, is the preferred surgical procedure for treating and correcting Vaginal Vault Prolapse with excellent results. Sacral Colpopexy (Sacrocolpopexy) has a very high rate of success and the surgical procedure involves suturing a synthetic mesh that connects and supports the vagina to the sacrum, or tailbone. The Sacrocolpopexy operation is performed from the abdomen to support the vagina to the ligament on the spine (after previous or present surgery to remove the uterus) by using a synthetic mesh.
Why
Is Sacrocolpopexy Performed?
Sacrocolpopexy is performed to treat
severe protrusion or bulge(s) of the vagina after removal of the uterus.
A woman's vagina that has one or more of these vaginal protrusion(s) may
experience one or more of the following:
• The vaginal lump/bulge or protrusion feels uncomfortable or causes pain.
• Difficulty with urination (e.g. unable to completely empty the bladder)
• Bowel difficulties (e.g. constipation, incomplete emptying of bowels)
• Pain
• Infection
• Bleeding
The objective of the Sacrocolpopexy
operation is to relieve the woman's symptoms and to restore her vagina and her
vaginal anatomy (as much as possible) and recover her sexual function.
Are there any risks associated with Sacrocolpopexy
surgery?
Sacrocolpopexy surgery is a very
common and relatively safe operation with excellent prognosis and outcomes.
However, like any surgical procedure, there are complications which may occur.
Possible complications from Sacrocolpopexy
surgery may include:
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Injury to surrounding tissues (e.g. nerve or blood vessels, ureter,
intestines)
• Formation of blood clot(s) in the legs or lungs
• Recurrence of problem
• Slow return of bowel or bladder function
• Erosion of synthetic material through vaginal mucosa
What Happens Before Sacrocolpopexy
Surgery?
1. Blood tests, electrocardiography (ECG) and chest X-ray may be done to ensure
that you are in optimal health for Sacrocolpopexy
surgery.
2. Your doctor may prescribe oral or vaginal estrogen (hormone) if you are
already menopausal. It is important to comply with this medication as it ensures
that your vaginal tissues are optimal for surgery and healing.
3.
You will be admitted to the hospital one day before Sacrocolpopexy
surgery.
4. You will be given preparations to clear your bowels.
5.
Your pubic hair surrounding your vulva will be shaved.
6. You will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight on the day before the
surgery.
7. All your medical and surgical conditions, if any, must be made known to the
doctor and must be optimally controlled.
8. If you are on aspirin, please keep your doctor informed. You must stop taking
aspirin at least one week before Sacrocolpopexy
surgery.
What happens during the Sacrocolpopexy
surgery?
The surgery is done under general or regional anesthesia. The anesthesiologist
will discuss with you the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
An
abdominal incision is made. The synthetic mesh is stitched to the posterior
surface of the vagina and to the ligaments in front of the spine.
A tube / drain may be inserted into the abdomen to monitor the bleeding.
Another tube will be inserted into the urethra as there may be difficulty in
urination after the Sacrocolpopexy
procedure.
Painkillers, laxatives and antibiotics would generally be prescribed after the
procedure.
What happens after Sacrocolpopexy
surgery?
1.
Immediately after the operation, you may experience one or more of the
following:
• Tiredness - You should rest and gradually increase your mobilization until
you feel fit to return to your normal activities.
• Discomfort - In the lower part of the abdomen, over the incision. This is to
be expected and painkillers should help to relieve the discomfort.
• Vaginal bleeding - Mild to moderate amount of reddish watery discharge after
surgery is quite normal. You will need to wear a menstrual pad during the
recovery period, but you will not be permitted to use tampons for obvious
reasons.
2. One day after surgery, you will usually be allowed to drink and eat. You will
be encouraged to move around. Blood chemistries and normal follow-up visits will
be performed.
3. The catheter that was placed in your urethra is usually removed the day after surgery. The drain is usually removed two days after the operation.
4. You may be discharged on the third or fourth day after surgery if the doctor is pleased with your progress and the outcome of the Sacrocolpopexy procedure.
5.
You should refrain from:
• Strenuous exercise for 2 months. You may return to normal activity after
that, or upon clearance by your doctor.
• Using tampons, douching, sexual intercourse and driving for 4 weeks.
• Carrying heavy weights (> 10 pounds) for 6-8 weeks after Sacrocolpopexy
surgery.
6. You should (immediately) return to the hospital or notify your doctor if you
notic any of the following:
• Heavy vaginal bleeding
• Foul smelling vaginal discharge
• Severe abdominal distension and / or pain not relieved by painkillers
• High fever
• Pain associated with passing urine
• Difficulty in passing urine
• Constipation
Follow-up doctor visits after Sacrocolpopexy
surgery
You will be examined by your doctor (at your doctor's office) at approximately;
2 weeks, 4 weeks, six months and and one year after Sacrocolpopexy
surgery.
It is important to keep your follow-up appointments to ensure the best possible results.
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What
is "Colposuspension"
surgery?
Age and vaginal childbirth takes it toll on women's pelvic organs.
"Female Urinary Incontinence" is one of the problems most (over 50%) women who have delivered babies vaginally have to contend with. Women with Female Urinary Incontinence "leak" urine when they strain, cough, laugh or run. This condition is also called "stress urinary incontinence" meaning the stress of physical activity, not emotional stress is causing her to "leak" urine.
The problems associated with female urinary incontinence are corrected in the the "floor" of the woman's pelvis by several methods or types of surgeries - one of which is called Colposuspension.
A woman's pelvic floor is a sheet of special muscles and ligaments that stretch across the inside of the female pelvis. Women can feel it "tighten" when they try to hold back the flow of urine - or when they strain, cough, laugh or run. The uterus and bladder are located above the pelvic floor. The vagina and the opening of the bladder (the urethra) pass through the pelvic floor. If the pelvic floor weakens, the uterus and bladder "drop" down. The control of the urine is thereby weakened.
Colposuspension surgery strengthens the pelvic floor to lift, or "suspend" the uterus and bladder back up to their correct position within the woman's pelvis
Colposuspension comes from the Greek word for vagina - "colpos."
What is "Urethropexy"?
Urethropexy is a surgical procedure
where the support of a woman's urethra is re-supported through sutures that
surround the urethra's pelvic floor and vaginal tissues to her pubic bone.
What is the Vaginal Vault and Where is the Vaginal Vault Located?
As previously stated, Vaginal Vault Prolapse occurs in about 15% of women who have had a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse, and in about 1% of women who have had a hysterectomy for other reasons. Vaginal Vault Suspension is the surgical procedure that corrects and repairs Vaginal Vault Prolapse.
What
is a Vaginal Vault Prolapse?
The vaginal vault is the area at the top of the vagina, next to and
adjacent to the cervix. It can only “fall” or descend downwards toward the
introitus, or the entrance of the vagina, after a woman's womb has been removed
(hysterectomy).
Vaginal Vault Prolapse occurs in about 15% of women who have had a hysterectomy for uterine prolapse, and in about 1% of women who have had a hysterectomy for other reasons.
Vaginal Vault Suspension is a surgical procedure that may be selected to correct/repair Vaginal Vault Prolapse.
What is Vaginal
Vault Suspension?
Vaginal
Vault Suspension is the surgical procedure that repairs Vaginal Vault Prolapse
and also provides support for the
apex or "vaginal vault" of the vagina to pelvic structures.
What
is a Trachelectomy?
A trachelectomy, also referred to as
a cervicectomy, is the surgical removal of the cervix.
In this surgery, the uterus itself is saved or preserved, and therefore this type of surgery
preserves a woman's chance of becoming pregnant and having children. The trachelectomy
surgical alternative - as opposed to the more radical hysterectomy which removes
the uterus in addition to the cervix - is typically elected by younger women with early
stage cervical cancer.
What
Everyone Needs to Know About Reconstructive
Pelvic Surgery.
Reconstructive pelvic surgery is an area of surgery dealing with a woman's pelvis, and includes gynecology and uro-gynecology. Pelvic reconstructive surgery is many times very complex surgery that may require not just the removal of certain organs or tissues in a woman's pelvis, but may also include the resection of areas and putting her organs and tissues back together in a way that makes her more functional, with less/no pain and feels better.
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
Pelvic inflammatory disease, or "PID" is an infection of a woman's pelvic organs which include the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
Bacteria
causes pelvic inflammatory
disease. Bacteria can move upward, from a woman's vagina or cervix - which
is the opening to the uterus, or womb - into her fallopian tubes, ovaries and
uterus, which then cause an infection. Many types of bacteria can cause pelvic
inflammatory disease.
But bacteria found in two common sexually transmitted diseases - chlamydia and
gonorrhea - are the most frequent causes of pelvic inflammatory
disease.
After a woman becomes infected, it can take from a few days to a few months to
develop pelvic inflammatory disease.
The major symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease are lower abdominal pain and abnormal vaginal discharge.
Other symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease may include one or more of the following; fever, pain in the right upper abdomen, pain during vaginal intercourse, and irregular menstrual bleeding.
Pelvic inflammatory disease, particularly when caused by chlamydia, may produce only minor symptoms or no symptoms at all, even though it can seriously damage the reproductive organs.
Untreated,
pelvic inflammatory
disease causes scarring and can lead to infertility, tubal
pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, and other serious problems.
Pelvic inflammatory
disease is more common and more aggressive in HIV+ women
than in uninfected women. Pelvic inflammatory
disease may become a chronic and
relapsing condition as a woman's immune system deteriorates.
Women can play an active role in protecting themselves from pelvic inflammatory
disease disease by following these steps and precautions:
* Call your doctor if you have discharge with odor or bleeding between
cycles.
* Use either male or female condoms during sex.
What is Pelvic
Floor Dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction,
which is also referred to as outlet obstruction or outlet delay, refers to a
condition in which the pelvic floor muscles of a woman's lower pelvis - that
surround the rectum, do not function normally. It is not known why these muscles
fail to work properly in some women, but they can make the passage of stools
difficult even when everything else seemingly is normal.
What Causes Pelvic
Floor Dysfunction?
Women with pelvic floor
dysfunction find that muscle pain occurs when muscles are tense, strained,
traumatized and/or otherwise inflamed. Their pelvic muscles are no exception.
Causes of pelvic floor dysfunction can include:
* Chronic faulty posture with weak core musculature
* Trauma (fall on tailbone, old tailbone fracture, auto accident)
* Inflammation or infection
* Pelvic organ disease (endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome,
interstitial cystitis)
* Repetitive motion injuries such as those from gymnastics, volleyball,
soccer, ballet or ice
skating
* Abdominal muscle wall weakness or hernias
* Chronic constipation
* Pregnancy or complicated vaginal delivery
* Abdominal or pelvic surgery such as a hysterectomy
Do I have Pelvic
Floor Dysfunction?
Women with pelvic floor
dysfunction often have changes in their spine and/or pelvis. Symptoms
or conditional might include; scoliosis, short leg, swayback or a "torsioned"
sacrum. The most common symptoms of pelvic
floor dysfunction
include one or more of the following:
* Vaginal pain
* Pain with urination
* Urinary urgency and frequency
* Rectal pain
* Pain during vaginal intercourse
* Pain with sitting, standing, walking
* Pain and/or difficulty getting up from a seated or lying down position
* Hip pain often with loss of range of motion in hips
* Deep pain in lower back radiating to legs, thighs, groin, hips
* Abdominal and lower abdominal/intestinal pain
* Pelvic pressure or a feeling like your vagina or uterus are
"falling out."
* Involuntary loss of urine or stool
What are Pelvic Adhesions?
Pelvic
adhesions are the cause of many gynecological problems including significant
pain, infertility and conception. Pelvic
adhesions are irritations of a woman's pelvic organs as a result of a
"pelvic inflammatory event" or from trauma to the area such as in the
case of pelvic or gynecological surgery.
Examples of a pelvic inflammatory event include; fallopian tube infections that
might occur from endometriosis, removal of an ovarian cyst, sexually transmitted
diseases such as gonorrhea, post surgery infections, and even appendicitis and
appendectomies.
As a woman's body's pelvic area recovers from an inflammation, trauma or surgery, it begins the healing process and starts to repair itself. The woman's body and its' healing process may cause some tissues and structures in the pelvis to become unintentionally "stuck" to another tissue or structure. In a normal woman's healthy pelvis, this space is lined with a tissue called the peritoneum, which also covers the outside of organs located in the abdomen and pelvis. In the pelvis of a non-injured/non-irritated woman, the peritoneum can be very "slippery" with the the organs and structures lying immediately next to each other that "slip" off each other and do not become bonded together. With a woman who has had a pelvic inflammation, trauma or injury, her body's healing process starts a sequence of events that may result in some of the pelvic tissues becoming "stuck" to or "adhering" to tissues or organs next to the inflamed, or injured tissue, and when this occurs, the outcome may be pelvic adhesions.
What is Menorrhagia?
Menorrhagia is the medical term for women (and young girls first starting their menstrual cycles) that excessive menstrual bleeding. Excessive menstrual bleeding is defined as having a period that lasts 7 or more days each menstrual cycle (period) or is so heavy that you saturate your menstrual pad and/or tampon and need to change your feminine hygiene product(s) every one to two hours. It is very important to inform your doctor if you have excessive menstrual bleeding!
Women
that are suffering from Menorrhagia
may experience; anemia, fatigue, embarrassing
menstrual accidents, and feel that you have to restrict your life and social
activities to such an extent that you "miss out on life." Many
women prefer to stay close to home so as to avoid embarrassment due to their
need to go to the restroom so often so that they can change their feminine hygiene
products before they become too saturated and cause even more embarrassment.
How many
women have Menorrhagia?
Approximately 1 in 5 women have Menorrhagia.
Are
there any treatments or therapies for Menorrhagia?
Yes, there's hope and help for women with Menorrhagia!
Here are a few of the options and therapies you will want to discuss with your doctor.
Hormone therapy - also known as "both control pills," and/or other medications may be prescribed to treat hormone imbalance. Hormone therapy is effective about 50% of the time, and may be required for a long period of time.
Uterine
Balloon Therapy - Also known as Thermal Balloon
Ablation) (see below for more
information)
Dilation and curettage - also
referred to as a "D & C" - is a surgical procedure whereby the
doctor scrape the inside of the woman's uterus to remove the lining. For most women with
Menorrhagia, a D&C is temporary and reduces excessive bleeding for only a
few periods.
Endometrial Ablation is another possible therapy but only if you and your
husband don't plan to have children in the future. Typical
Endometrial Ablation removes the lining of the uterus with an electrosurgical tool or laser.
Like any surgical procedure, there are risks, which include perforation of the uterus, bleeding, infection, or even heart failure due to fluids used to open up or distend the uterus.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the
uterus. As a hysterectomy involves the removal of the woman's uterus, Menorrhagia
will no longer be a problem. Hysterectomy is also a surgical procedure and also
involves risks. The recovery period after hysterectomy is 3 to 6 weeks.
Uterine
Balloon Therapy
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Uterine Balloon Therapy involves inserting a balloon catheter through the vagina, then through the cervix and into the uterus. The balloon is then filled with sterile liquid so that it expands and fills the contours of the patient's uterus. The liquid inside the balloon is then heated and maintained at 87°C for 8 minutes which scalds the endometrial lining. After 8 minutes, the liquid in the balloon is then withdrawn and the balloon catheter is deflated and removed back out of the uterus and vagina. The lining of the uterus (endometrium) will gradually shed away (through the vagina - like a period) over a 2 to 3 week period. The woman will experience a vaginal, bloodstained discharge over this 2-3 week period. Almost all patients are discharged the same day after the Uterine Balloon Therapy procedure and may experience uterine cramps - very similar to menstrual cramps, for a few hours to 1-2 days at most. Uterine
Balloon Therapy? The overall success rate for women that undergo Uterine Balloon Therapy is around 80% and significantly reduces menstrual bleeding for these women. However, Uterine Balloon Therapy is not a suitable therapy for patients with submucous fibroids or patients with large and irregular uterine cavities. In
addition, this procedure is NOT for patients who have
not completed their family planning and intend to have children as
becoming pregnant after Uterine
Balloon Therapy can be life-threatening. Additionally, there is no effect on a woman's hormonal functioning and she will not require hormone replacement therapy unlike in the case of a hysterectomy with removal of ovaries. Finally, most women find that Uterine Balloon Therapy is their preferred treatment for menorrhagia as they get to keep their uterus, as opposed to a hysterectomy, which removes the uterus and may lead to other complications in the future, including Pelvic Organ Prolapse.
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What is Perineoplasty?
Perineoplasty, also known as "Perineorrhaphy,"is one of the fastest growing elective medical procedures and is the reparative or plastic surgery of the perineum which helps women with problems with vaginal opening laxity or looseness - medically referred to as "Vaginal Relaxation." Many also incorrectly call this procedure "vaginoplasty" or "vaginaplasty."
Perineorrhaphy is the reconstruction of the muscles and tissues at the opening of the vagina and has successfully decreased the "introitus" or size of the vaginal opening. Perineorrhaphy does NOT reduce sexual sensation, in fact, properly performed, Perineorrhaphy INCREASES sensation for the woman as well as her husband/partner.
What is
Colporrhaphy?
Colporrhaphy is the surgical repair of the vaginal wall. This includes repairing many types of vaginal surgery, including the repairs of the vagina in a
"Pelvic
Organ Prolapse," "vaginal prolapse,"
"Vaginal
Vault Prolapse," or the repair of a
"cystocele" in the vaginal wall(s) or vaginal vault or a rectocele. A cystocele occurs when the bladder protrudes into the vagina, and a rectocele when the rectum protrudes into the vagina.
In the Colporrhaphy procudeure, a
uro-gynecologist, or gynecological surgeon, places a vaginal speculum inside the vagina, which spreads/keeps the vagina open, for the doctor to inspect and repair the vagina. The vaginal wall is cut opened to reveal an opening in the supporting structures, or fascia and the defect is closed and then the vagina is repaired by suture and closed, and the speculum removed.
Who performs the Colporrhaphy and where is it performed?
Colporrhaphy is usually performed in a nearby hospital operating room by a
uro-gynecologist, urologist or gynecological surgeon.
Facts About Female Sexual Dysfunction
* 43% of all women (and therefore, their husbands/partners as well)
are
suffering from various
types of Female Sexual
Dysfunction, also called
"Female Sexual
Problems."
* 50% more women than men, are suffering from Erectile Dysfunction,
which
is referred to
as "Female Erectile
Dysfunction."
* Many people fail to recognize that unless a woman's clitoris is
fully erect,
that she is incapable
of reaching an orgasm.
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If one or more vaginal childbirths have caused your vagina to become loose, and "not tight", he has probably noticed as well. You can once again, have the "tight vagina" of your youth!
What you, and he are experiencing, is something called "Vaginal Relaxation," the medical jargon for "loose vagina."
Did you know that over 35 million American women and their husbands are suffering loss of joy and intimacy due to "Vaginal Relaxation?"
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“Vaginal
Relaxation” is often referred to as a “loose vagina” wherein the
vagina is not as tight as it once was, whether due to vaginal childbirth, age,
or other vaginal trauma. The vagina has become relaxed, or loose, and now it has
become a problem for the woman, as well as her husband/partner.
Some
women, as another symptom of Vaginal
Relaxation, have problems controlling their urine in certain situations or
notice changes in their bowel habits. These symptoms of Vaginal
Relaxation are typically related to one or more problems that occur as a
result of vaginal childbirth, other vaginal trauma, aging or a combination of
the above.
There is hope! Women, and their husbands/partners, no longer need to suffer from Vaginal Relaxation. More and more doctors are treating women and couples suffering from Vaginal Relaxation with treatments – sometimes including surgery – that will help them return to a life without the embarrassment, disappointments and heartache of the symptoms and discomforts associated with Vaginal Relaxation.
What is "Nerve Stimulation" and how does
Nerve Stimulation help
patients?
There are various types of nerve stimulation, each with its own protocols for treating various ailments and conditions.
One type of nerve
stimulation is for treating people with moderate to severe depression.
Depression can be a very serious and life-threatening condition that may require
life-long management and treatment. Treating depression may sometimes have
a lower than hoped for success rate and estimates indicate that more than half
of all patients with depression have relapses. Anti-depressant drugs and
medication may lessen symptoms but may not relieve all of the symptoms in some
patients.
Seizures also do not always respond to treatment. Some patients have tried two
or more medications and still have seizures, as well as side effects from the
drugs, both of which affect their quality of life.
Vagus nerve stimulators are a
small medial device that are implanted under the skin of the chest. A very
small wire runs to the patient's vagus nerve, which is then stimulated by the
device, in the same manner a pacemaker works. In general, patients with
depression normally experience an improvement in alertness, energy. memory,
their depression improves as a result. better mood. These quality-of-life
benefits improve over time.
Vagus nerve stimulators, in general, have proven to be a safe and effective way to control seizures and lessen the severity of depression. Because Vagus nerve stimulators are used, drugs are usually not required, and there are no side effects that are associated with anti-depressant or seizure-control medications.
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What
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Perineoplasty, also known as "Perineorrhaphy,"is one of the fastest growing elective medical procedures and is the reparative or plastic surgery of the perineum which helps women with problems with vaginal opening laxity or looseness - medically referred to as "Vaginal Relaxation." Many also incorrectly call this procedure "vaginoplasty" or "vaginaplasty."
Perineorrhaphy is the reconstruction of the muscles and tissues at the opening of the vagina and has successfully decreased the "introitus" or size of the vaginal opening. Perineorrhaphy does NOT reduce sexual sensation, in fact, properly performed, Perineorrhaphy INCREASES sensation for the woman as well as her husband/partner.
What is Vaginal
Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is one of the most distressing, and painful problems a woman faces. Vaginal dryness occurs when the natural vagina secretions decreases within the vagina. The amount of vaginal moisture varies throughout a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. Vaginal dryness is particularly problematical as a woman enters and becomes menopausal.
Vaginal moisturizers, provided by numerous companies, and a variety of brand names, are products designed to relieve the pain and discomfort of vaginal dryness. These products are applied or inserted, into the vagina, one or more times per day, depending on the amount of vaginal dryness she may be experiencing.
A vaginal moisturizer may or may not be a vaginal lubricant. Vaginal lubricants are normally used as an aid for intercourse and used on a short-term basis to help a woman that is not able to produce enough vaginal moisture to permit her to comfortably (and painlessly) engage in intercourse.
A menstruating woman's vaginal moisture changes from day to day, and varies depending upon her hormones that control the production of vaginal moisture. A woman can experience vaginal dryness even during times of menstrual bleeding, especially when using tampons, as tampons can remove the natural moisture her vagina produces which can cause irritation and pain.
What is Female Sexual Arousal Disorder?
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder or simply "FSAD" occurs when a woman is unable to attain and maintain a full and complete erection of her clitoris along with sufficient vaginal lubrication during intercourse to be able to reach an orgasm.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder may also be diagnosed when the woman has no desire for sexual intercourse.
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder affects up to 43 percent of all women, or an estimated 90 million women. Most women (more than 1/2) with FSAD are postmenopausal. Some women with Female Sexual Arousal Disorder describe the condition as being "unable to get turned on," or being continually disinterested in sex. Female Sexual Arousal Disorder has also been called "frigidity." Other symptoms of Female Sexual Arousal Disorder may include dyspareunia and vaginismus, both of which involve pain during intercourse.
The woman and her husband/partner should both be seen as this is a "couple's problem" that is typically best resolved with both partners in treatment. Their doctor will also insure that this is not the result of another psychological disorder which could be a primary problem.
If the husband/ partner of a patient with suspected Female Sexual Arousal Disorder feels that this is a problem within the relationship, that concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What is Female Erectile Dysfunction?
Female Erectile Dysfunction occurs when a woman is unable to attain, and maintain a complete erection of her clitoris through orgasm.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Female Erectile Dysfunction feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual the couple to seek medical and/or psychological consultation to determine the cause of her Female Erectile Dysfunction.
What Are Female Sexual Problems?
Female Sexual Problems are also referred to as "Female Sexual Dysfunction." A woman may have one or more Female Sexual Problems that we are just now learning that may be related to a number of factors.
Typically, Female Sexual Problems are labeled generically as "Female Sexual Dysfunction" until such time as her doctor or therapist may be able to make a proper diagnosis.
Female Sexual Problems may be a cause of significant distress to both her and her husband.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Female Sexual Problems feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
What is Female
Orgasmic Disorder?
Female Orgasmic Disorder is
defined as a sexual dysfunction that is characterized by a persistent or
recurrent delay or absence of orgasm following the excitement phase of the
female sexual response cycle, causing significant distress or interpersonal
problems, and not being attributable to a drug or a general medical condition.
Female Orgasmic Disorder is directly related with the woman's inability to attain and maintain a fully-erect clitoris.
Without a full erection of the clitoris, a woman cannot reach an orgasm.
What is Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder?
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder or "HSDD" has been defined as a deficiency or absence of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity. Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder is considered a disorder if it causes distress for the woman or husband. The woman and her husband should both be seen as this is a "couple's problem" that is typically best resolved with both partners in treatment. Their doctor will also insure that this is not the result of another psychological disorder which could be a primary problem.
If the husband/partner of a patient with suspected Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder feels that this is a problem within the relationship, his concern should be sufficient for the individual to seek psychological consultation.
Menopause is a normal change in a woman's life when her period stops. That's why some people call menopause "the change of life" or "the change." During menopause a woman's body slowly produces less of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. This often happens between the ages of 45 and 55 years old. A woman has reached menopause when she has not had a period for 12 months in a row.
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Hormone therapy for menopause has also been called hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Lower hormone levels in menopause may lead to hot flashes, vaginal dryness and thin bones. To help with these problems, women are often given estrogen or estrogen with progestin (another hormone). Like all medicines, hormone therapy has risks and benefits. Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about hormones. If you decide to use hormones, use them at the lowest dose that helps. Also use them for the shortest time that you need them.
Every woman's period will stop at menopause. Some women may not have any other symptoms at all.
As women begin reaching the age of 40, their bodies are preparing for menopause, or the stopping of their monthly menstrual periods. Menopause never happens all at once. As young ladies approach their first period and monthly menstruation, her body's hormones are "transitioning" to producing hormones levels that will support monthly menstruation for about the the next 35 years. Similarly, as women reach their 40's, their bodies' hormone levels begin to change, and in preparation of menopause.
Women will know they are approaching menopause, as they will notice the following symptoms:
Changes in your period - time between periods or flow may be different.
Hot flashes ("hot flushes") - getting warm in the face, neck and chest.
Night sweats and sleeping problems that lead to feeling tired, stressed or tense.
Vaginal changes - the vagina may become dry and thin, and sex may be painful.
Thinning of your bones, which may lead to loss of height and bone breaks (osteoporosis).
For some women, many of these changes will go away over time without treatment.
Some women will choose treatment for their symptoms and to prevent bone loss. If you choose treatment, estrogen alone or estrogen with progestin (for a woman who still has her uterus or womb) can be used.
Hormone therapy is the most effective FDA approved medicine for relief of hot flashes, night sweats or vaginal dryness.
Hormones may reduce your chances of getting thin, weak bones (osteoporosis) which break easily.
For some women, hormone therapy may increase their chances of getting blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and gall bladder disease. For a woman with a uterus, estrogen increases her chance of getting endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterine lining). Adding progestin lowers this risk.
You can, but there are also other medicines and things you can do to help your bones.
No, do not use hormone therapy to prevent heart attacks or strokes.
No, do not use hormone therapy to prevent memory loss or Alzheimer's disease.
Studies have not shown that hormone therapy prevents aging and wrinkles or increases sex drive.
You should talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Again, hormones should be used at the lowest dose that helps and for the shortest time. (For example, check if you still need them every 3-6 months.)
The risks and benefits may be the same for all hormone products for menopause, such as pills, patches, vaginal creams, gels and rings.
At this time, we do not know if herbs or other "natural" products are helpful or safe. Studies are being done to learn about the benefits and risks.
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What is Vaginal Dryness?
Vaginal dryness is one of the most distressing, and painful problems a woman faces. Vaginal dryness occurs when the natural vagina secretions decreases within the vagina. The amount of vaginal moisture varies throughout a woman's monthly menstrual cycle. Vaginal dryness is particularly problematical as a woman enters and becomes menopausal.
Vaginal moisturizers, provided by numerous companies, and a variety of brand names, are products designed to relieve the pain and discomfort of vaginal dryness. These products are applied or inserted, into the vagina, one or more times per day, depending on the amount of vaginal dryness she may be experiencing.
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I have a Vaginal Odor ( VO) problem, what do I do?
All menstruating women's vaginas go through monthly changes wherein their vagina's smell or scent changes from one day to the next, and throughout her monthly menstrual cycle. The amount of vaginal secretions, cervical mucous and vaginal moisture, changes from one day to the next, and throughout the monthly menstrual cycle. This is due to the flow of hormones that produce these changes throughout her cycle and also the reason for her monthly menstruation, if she has not conceived.
Vaginal odor problems can be related to many things related to her menstrual hygiene, vaginal hygiene, and/or feminine hygiene, but may also be an indication of a medical condition that may need immediate treatment.
Here are some of the signs and symptoms related and possible causes of V.O. (vaginal odor):
Vaginal odor
may be the result of an inflammation of her vagina. The vaginal
inflammation is often a result of infection in or around the vagina or vulva,
called the vulvovaginal area. Sometimes this condition is referred to as
vulvovaginitis.
Causes of Vaginal Odor
Bacterial Vaginosis
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Lymphogranuloma Venereum ("LGV")
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ("PID")
Sexually Transmitted Infection(s)
Syphilis
Trichomonas
Vaginal Yeast Infection (candida)
Vulvovaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis leads to vaginal odor, what causes it?
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a type of vulvovaginitis. Bacterial Vaginosis occurs
due to an overgrowth of one or more organisms that are normally present in
your/your wife's vagina.
Many times, when a woman begins taking antibiotics, these antibiotics kill off
the natural organisms in her vagina. This may cause some organisms in her
vagina to multiply, and these organisms produce chemicals that cause a fish-like
odor characteristic of BV. Vaginal odor may be more acute, and stronger after
sexual intercourse.
Many
times, while a woman may believe that vaginal douching prevents or helps prevent
vaginal odor, especially after menstruation, douching actually disrupts the
normal flora, or naturally occurring organisms that normally live in the vagina.
Vaginal douching, therefore, may actually increase the risk of vaginal
infection.
Signs and symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis include(s):
* Grayish-white vaginal discharge
* Vaginal itching or irritation
* Vulva/labial redness, irritation, swelling and redness
Treating Bacterial Vaginosis is normally started after a visit to the ob-gyn who
may prescribe medication(s) - usually antibiotics.
Other causes of vaginal odor include the following:
Poor vaginal, menstrual or feminine hygiene methods.
Not changing tampons, or menstrual pads frequently enough.
"Losing"
or forgetting a tampon in the vagina, which may lead to a vaginal infection.
Rarely, an advanced tumor of the cervix or vagina will cause a vaginal odor
problem.
Vaginal Hygiene is an area that focuses its studies, resources, and recommended products on proper Vaginal Hygiene, and overcoming Vaginal Hygiene problems. Whether you are concerned about menstruation, whether you should consider douching, vaginal odors, vaginal dryness, menstrual odors during menstruation, or general feminine hygiene information, this site is for you.
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