Your Vagina – Our OB/GYNs Answer 12 Common Questions OB/GYNs hear many questions from women about their vaginas and most doctors would say there isn’t a question they haven’t heard before. But many women are often uncomfortable or embarrassed to ask some basic questions. However, OB/GYNs are experts in female anatomy and [...]
Vaginal Prolapse Vaginal prolapse occurs when pelvic floor muscles weaken, causing the uterus, urethra, bladder or rectum to sag and fall down into the vaginal canal. If you feel that something’s not quite right ‘down there’, you may be experiencing prolapse. You may experience a feeling of fullness or pressure in your [...]
Vaginal Atrophy Vaginal atrophy is caused by decreased estrogen levels, resulting in the thinning of the vaginal walls. One of the first signs a woman is experiencing vaginal atrophy is reduced vaginal lubrication. Defined as a condition that causes negative urinary and vaginal symptoms, vaginal atrophy causes the lining to become thinner [...]
