With menopause comes a variety of side effects, issues, and problems that can directly affect sexual function, causing bouts of dysfunction. Some of these issues and effects may improve over time, or with the help from medications. Some of the most common side effects and issues that accompany menopause are: If you are struggling with…
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Menopause is the cessation of ovarian function in the female life cycle. It is most often diagnosed in menstruators over 45 years based on a person’s symptoms and changes in cycle. The diagnosis is obvious if a person has had their ovaries removed, or damaged in some altering way. In some cases, a “symptom score…
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When ovarian cancers were first discovered, they were thought to originate in the ovary itself. Instead, after years of research, they have determined that many cases of ovarian cancer begin at the farthest point in the fallopian tubes away from the ovaries. Ovaries are the reproductive glands found only in females, and they produce eggs,…
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Cervical cancer is cancer that starts in the cervix, which is the lower, narrow part of the uterus. It happens when the body’s cervical cells divide very fast and grow abnormally out of control. These extra cells form a tumor, which can then become malignant. Each year, about twelve-thousand women in the United States get…
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Pelvic floor hypertonic disorder is a condition in which the pelvic floor remains in a contracted position, which puts the organs and reproductive system under great pressure every day. With this condition, blood flow is decreased, which can cause the environment to become acidic, which can then begin an inflammatory cascade of side effects. When…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders affecting people of reproductive age. It impacts an estimated 1 in 10 women and is a leading cause of infertility. While not everyone with PCOS will experience difficulties conceiving, the condition often interferes with ovulation and overall reproductive health, making family planning more…
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Upon the start of menopause, a female faces the loss of ovarian follicles, resulting in the cessation of cyclical estrogen and progesterone creation. Menopause refers to the final menstrual period in the persons lifetime. When a person has had no periods for twelve consecutive months, they are then considered postmenopausal. For most women, this occurs…
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We recently welcomed Dr. Riva Preil from Revitalize Physical Therapy to our Empowering Intimacy partner group. She offers a myriad of information and knowledge regarding women’s pelvic health & issues that arise throughout a woman’s lifespan. Her book, The Inside Story, gives an expansive and insightful base for vagina-owners to better understand their bodies and…
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