The Source of Pain and Pleasure
The vulva, also known as the pubic triangle, consists of the external genital organs of females. The labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora, clitoris, bulb of vestibule, vulvar vestibule,...
Woman's Diagnostic Cyber Disease Profile
Name
diverticulosis and diverticulitis
Synonyms
colonic diverticulitis, sigmoid diverticulitis, bowel diverticulum, diverticula, diverticular disease, divertics, acute diverticulitis
General
description
Diverticulosis is the presence anywhere in the large colon of outpouchings of bowel lining through weak spots...
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
"My doctor has told me that I need to have vaginal reconstruction due to the problems childbirth caused me. He is not pushy about it but says it is my decision...
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
" I have read that using talcum powder in the genital area has been associated with increased cervical cancer risks. Does this also apply to cornstarch based powders? ". S.Z.
As far...
Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
2 Categories
Painful intercourse can be divided into two major categories:
pain right at the entrance to the vagina -- see superficial dyspareunia
pain deep in the pelvis -- see deep dyspareunia
Of the diagnoses...
Vaginal discharge is a given for women. It can vary from month to month and it can change with certain hormonal changes. It can also change with disease, pregnancy, menopause and countless other situations.
So...
Background
Vulvar pain or burning can be caused by several different conditions. The term vulvodynia just means pain and does not indicate what the cause of the pain is. Sometimes vulvar pain is due to...