When women report lower abdominal pain, they sometimes describe it as an ache or cramps in the lower belly.In practice, lower abdominal pain is pain that occurs explicitly anywhere between the belly button and the pelvis.Generally, the pain subsides over time, with most of the reasons for lower abdominal pain turning out to be nothingContinue Reading »
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and vary in symptoms.Despite that, a segment of the female (and male) population carries a sexually transmitted infection but doesn’t know about it because they don’t have any symptoms. This lack of awareness is a problem because STIs can pose a serious health risk if you don’t treat them promptlyContinue Reading »
For the second in this series of blogs that focus on how society views the female body, and what impact these attitudes have on women’s health, we address the complex subject of women’s health and gender shaming.If you didn’t get the chance, check out the first one here! Gender shaming is happening and we see itContinue Reading »
It all started with the Salem Witch Trials… In our contemporary world, it’s common to find people and businesses proclaiming the importance of women’s health. It’s as though we’ve finally realized, as a species, that we depend on it. Yet, a certain stigma sadly attaches itself to any female healthcare subject ‘below the belt’. That’sContinue Reading »
Have you (or your partner) been told that you have a pelvic organ prolapse and are worried about what it means for the future of your relationship? Many women feel awkward discussing the condition over lunch with their girlfriends or a romantic dinner with a new partner. They worry their new (or existing) partner willContinue Reading »
When you feel pain in the muscles around your hip or coming from within the hip joint, we collectively refer to both complaints as “hip pain.” However, it might surprise you to learn that this type of pain doesn’t necessarily originate from your hip. Instead, it could be radiating from the thigh, groin, pelvic floor,Continue Reading »
Are you worried about Postpartum Preeclampsia after childbirth and want to know whether there is anything you can do to prevent it? Among the pregnancy-related conditions that women experience, two major ones can occur during and after pregnancy: Preeclampsia and Postpartum Preeclampsia. Both conditions are linked to hypertension. Note: Hypertension means anything that increases bloodContinue Reading »
Understanding Pelvic Tilt: What Is It And Why Is It A Problem? Have you been told by a doctor that you have a pelvic tilt? When we talk about dysfunctional movement (the type that leads to chronic pain and other problems), muscle imbalance is one of the primary causes. The so-called “pelvic tilt”, specifically, isContinue Reading »
Are you in the postpartum period and suffering from bloating, constipation, gas, or other digestive issues? Giving birth to a child is one of the biggest human marvels you can experience. It’s a miracle, really. However, waiting for the baby to arrive for nine months is nerve-racking for both parents. But for us women, whoContinue Reading »
Have you been told you have a pelvic organ prolapse? Let’s get to the bottom of it. As you probably already know, the uterus (or womb as we call it in pregnancy) is located within the center of the pelvis, is pear-shaped, and is a critical organ of the female reproductive system. The uterusContinue Reading »