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Oct
Vulvodynia: What Is It and Why to Seek Help
Chances are you may have never heard about vulvodynia, but research studies find that asmany as 16 percent of women in the U. S. suffer from it at some point in their lives. So what is vulvodynia, and how does this condition come about? Vulvodynia is a type of long-term pai...
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Oct
How BOTOX can help your pelvic floor symptoms
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction commonly involves the inability to control the muscles in the pelvic floor, and as a result, a woman can experience incontinence, among other symptoms. But PFD can also involve the inability to correctly relax your pelvic floor muscles and coordinate thei...
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Oct
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction: All You Need to Know
While it might be embarrassing to discuss, pelvic floor dysfunction is more common than you think. One in three women will experience a pelvic floor disorder (PFD) in her lifetime. PFDs occur when women have weakened pelvic muscles or tears in the connective tissue, which may cau...
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Oct
Common Causes of Pelivic Pain
Pelvic pain is a distressing condition that affects people of all genders and can have a significant impact on one's quality of life. While it is essential to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, understanding the common causes of pelvic pa...
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Jun
Pelvic Pain in Transgender Men
The transitioning process naturally comes with a lot of changes. Patients who are transitioning to become men will experience a major increase in their testosterone levels. This typically leads to new facial hair growth, changes in odor, oilier skin, and a deepening of the voice...
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May
How Mental Health Impacts Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is a debilitating condition that affects patients all over the world (especially women). There are many factors involved, including infections, injuries, and chronic conditions such as endometriosis. Recent research has found that mental health also plays a major role...
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Mar
Is it Possible to Have a Healthy Sex Life With Vulvodynia?
At Pelvic Pain Doc, we're the first to say that sex should never be painful. However, as pelvic pain specialists in New York, we are all too aware that sex can be excruciating for some patients, if not flat out impossible. A number of pelvic pain conditions can cause painfu...
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Mar
Can an IUD Fitting Cause Vaginismus?
Take a moment to imagine this scenario: you decide to get an intrauterine device (IUD) to be proactive about birth control or to regulate your menstrual cycle, only to be hit with debilitating pain with IUD insertion. To make matters worse, the pain doesn't stop there. It c...
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Mar
Pelvic Pain Specialist vs. OB/GYN: What’s the Difference?
So you've been suffering from pelvic pain and you’ve finally decided to find yourself the care you deserve. The Pelvic Pain Doc team is here for it (insert clapping hands emoji here)! We love to see people take control of their pain and get themselves on the road to r...
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Mar
What Causes Vulvar Itching and Tearing?
We're just going to ask the awkward question: is your vulva itchy? If so, there’s no need to be embarrassed. Vulvar itching is an incredibly common pelvic health concern that can have a variety of causes. But just because it’s common doesn’t make it enjoya...
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