What is Cervical Dysplasia?Cervical DysplasiaA Pap smear, often included in a routine pelvic exam, is a procedure that examines the cells from a woman’s cervix. When a Pap smear indicates atypical cells, it is called cervical dysplasia. This is not, on its own, a diagnosis. There are any number of conditions that may cause the test to be abnormal.
What is a Chronic Urinary Tract Infection?Chronic Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)When a woman experiences 2 or more UTIs in 6 months or 3+ infections in 12 months, it is called recurrent or chronic urinary tract infections.UTIs – urinary tract infections – can occur anywhere in the urinary tract: urethra, bladder, ureters, or kidneys. Most often UTIs occur in the bladder and are caused by bacteria.
What are Endometrial or Cervical Polyps?Endometrial or Cervical PolypsSimilar to uterine fibroids, uterine polyps are non-cancerous growths in the uterine lining or on the cervix. Polyps differ from fibroids in both composition and behavior. We find that polyps often tend to be smaller. Symptoms such as bleeding mid-cycle or bleeding after menopause may indicate the presence of polyps.
What is Endometriosis? EndometriosisTissue called endometrium lines the inside of the uterus. When that type of tissue is present outside the uterus, the condition is called endometriosis. When a woman has endometriosis, that tissue responds to monthly hormonal changes in the body the same as the tissue inside the uterus.
What is an Enlarged Labia?Enlarged LabiaWith aging, childbirth, chronic infection and time, labia minora may become elongated. Some women experience discomfort during sexual intercourse and during certain kinds of physical exercise because of the size or shape of the labia. In this case, they may seek what has become known as a "labiaplasty."
What is Excessive Clitoral Tissue?Excessive Clitoral TissueAn excessive or enlarged clitoral hood can potentially prevent exposure of the clitoris for stimulation during sexual arousal. Adhesions or scarring of the clitoral hood can also prevent clitoral hood gliding and exposure of the clitoris. Surgery to either reduce the clitoral hood tissue and to address scarring can improve exposure to the clitoris during sexual activity.
What is Lichen Sclerosus?Lichen SclerosusLichen Sclerosus is often underdiagnosed and mistreated resulting in progressively worsening destruction of the vulvar and perianal tissues. The tissues can thin, the vaginal opening may become more narrowed, fissures and skin breakdown can occur. The cause of lichen sclerosus is unknown.
What is Pelvic Organ Prolapse or Uterine Prolapse?Pelvic Organ ProlapseA strong pelvic floor is responsible for holding your internal organs in place - your bladder, uterus, vagina, small intestine, and rectum. The pelvic floor is often described as a hammock. When the pelvic floor weakens, these organs can slip out of place and may herniate into the vagina.
