A weak pelvis during pregnancy can lead to embarrassing urinary incontinence and back pain. As your body prepares for your pregnancy and the birth of your baby, your pelvic muscles begin to loosen and spread to allow for the passage of your baby's...
A prolapsed bladder, also called a cystocele, describes a condition in which the bladder bulges into the vagina. This occurs when the pelvic floor muscles, a layer of muscle that separates the pelvic region from the perineal region, become weak....
Early pregnancy is a time of major change for a woman’s body. Particularly if the pregnancy is her first, her body organs shift considerably to make room for a uterus that begins to expand surprisingly soon after conception. Some of these...
Uterine prolapse occurs when the uterus descends into the vaginal canal because pelvic floor muscles and ligaments stretch and weaken to the point where they don't provide adequate support. There are exercises you can do to ease the symptoms of a...
The pelvic floor is a grouping of muscles that cradle a woman's pelvic organs, including the uterus and bladder. During childbirth, the pelvic floor muscles play an important role in pushing the baby through the vaginal canal. Exercises to...
Uterine prolapse is the sagging of your uterus into the vaginal canal due to weakened pelvic floor muscles and ligaments. Multiple pregnancies and vaginal births, as well as vaginal changes associated with menopause, are common culprits of uterine...
Zinc oxide ointment can relieve a variety of mild skin conditions such as diaper rash, pimples and minor burns, including sunburn. Zinc oxide acts as skin barrier to prevent and heal skin irritation. It is used in a variety of skin creams and...
Kegel exercises were originally developed in the 1940s by Dr. Arnold Kegel, a gynecologist who noticed that patients who suffered from urinary incontinence had weak pelvic muscle tone after giving birth. Studies show that Kegel...
Among the many changes that occur during pregnancy is lightening, the physical shifting of your baby's body that takes place shortly before labor. Understanding the facts about lightening, including what it is, what it means and how it might...
Pregnancy normally lasts 40 weeks, but pregnancies that last from 38 to 42 weeks are considered within normal range. Pregnancy that lasts 43 weeks, or 3 weeks after the due date, is considered post term, or post dates. Six to 12 percent of all...
Sexual FAQs Q. What is the difference between a male and female orgasm? A. The most obvious difference in orgasms is that male orgasms are usually accompanied by the ejaculation of semen. Ejaculation involves the secretion of semen into the...
Uterine cancer is a major problem in women's health. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for cancer of the uterus in this video.