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Dr. Sonia Bahlani is a New York Super Doctors Rising Star!
Ten years ago, Dr. Sonia Bahlani set out on a mission to end the stigma of pelvic pain and sexual health conditions, and dedicated her life to helping patients overcome their pain. This year, Pelvic Pain Doc is proud to announce that Dr. Bahlani has been named to the 2022 New Yor...
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The Best Contraceptive Options: How to Choose What’s Right For You
The Best Contraceptive Options: How to Choose What's Right For You Worrying about contraception is one of the least fun parts of being a sexually active human. But for better or worse, we are each responsible for taking care of our own birth control. Fortunately, we’v...
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Recovering From Postpartum Prolapse
Recovering From Postpartum Prolapse As anyone who has ever given birth well knows, the process of growing and birthing a human is tough work. As for the process of recovering from giving birth? Well, in many cases, it can be even harder! But all too often, doctors and maternity c...
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Pelvic Pain Doc’s (Mostly) Amazon Holiday Gift Ideas
Pelvic Pain Doc's (Mostly) Amazon Holiday Gift Ideas At Pelvic Pain Doc, we can’t quite believe the holiday season is already here but we’re ready to get into the full festive spirit! Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? If not, don’t panic &mdash...
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Am I Imagining Pelvic Muscle Twitches?
Table of Contents Am I Imagining Pelvic Muscle Twitches? What Are Pelvic Muscle Spasms? The Causes and Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Spasms How to Treat Pelvic Muscle Spasms Am I Imagining Pelvic Muscle Twitches? Have you ever experienced an odd twitching feeling in your eyel...
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Postpartum Sex Pain: What’s Normal, What’s Not & How to Find Relief
Table of Contents: Postpartum Sex and Pain: What's Normal, What’s Not & How to Find Relief Myths About Sex After C-Section or Vaginal Birth Common (Yet Under-discussed) Causes of Postpartum Sexual Pain How to Find Relief for Postpartum Sexual Pain Postpartum Sex...
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Can Stress and Anxiety Cause Pelvic Pain To Worsen?
Are Depression and Anxiety Making Your Pelvic Pain Worse? When it comes to chronic pain, pelvic pain is one of the least visible, least talked about and least understood conditions out there. Unfortunately, since the source of pelvic pain can be difficult to diagnose, many suffer...
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What Causes Vulvodynia and What Does That Mean?
Let's get straight to it. We can pretty much agree that pain in the vulva can be disruptive and painful. And beyond physical symptoms, vulvar pain often causes confusion, distress, or anxiety, too. “Why does my vagina feel raw? ” you say. Or, “I feel a burn...
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A Guide to Pudendal Neuralgia: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
It goes without saying that chronic pelvic pain can take the vibrancy right out of life. If you're suffering from pudendal neuralgia, you know firsthand how it can interfere with everyday living — from sitting to walking to having sex. But because it’s rare, tho...
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What are the First Signs of Endometriosis?
You obviously notice when something's different about your health. Abdominal or pelvic pain, a shift in your menstrual cycle, pain in other areas of the body. We all know that these can happen for a number of reasons. But what if you’re experiencing severe pain or cra...
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As Featured on Mashable: Painful sex and mental health have a surprising relationship
Sex and Mental Health: “Pain during sex is never just in someone's head. But oftentimes, it can be related to anxiety or stress,” said Dr. Sonia Bahlani, dubbed the pelvic pain guru. Dr. Bahlani, who has expertise in urology, obstetrics, and gynecology, related ...
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As Featured on Mashable: What Is Pelvic Pain And What Can You Do To Treat It?
What is Pelvic Pain? If you've ever experienced pain during sex — or when inserting a tampon or just putting on pants — you’re not alone. You may be experiencing pelvic pain. Learn more on how to treat pelvic pain with Dr. Bahlani Pelvic pain is a broad te...
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