Category Archives: disease of vagina and labia
Split Episiotomy? Ask New York Plastic Surgeon what to do
Many women at childbirth undergo episiotomy. That means that the doctor cuts the tissue between the vaginal opening and the rectum to give the baby more room to go through. The doctor then stitches the cut to retighten the vaginal … Continue reading
Reassuring news for hysterectomy in NYC
There is reassuring news from New York City regarding the subject of hysterectomy. While the term refers to the removal of a woman’s uterus, hysterectomy is often done alone, without removal of ovaries. As it is the ovaries which produce … Continue reading
Ask whom, ask what, ask when
There is a lot of confusion as to what one can ask a doctor comfortably about things other than health without looking inappropriate and foolish and wasting time. It may surprise you, that a good doctor is interested or should … Continue reading
Vaginal dryness
Very often after menopause or if one had tx for Breast Cancer with chemotherapy vaginal dryness occurs. It is very good to use lubricants because that reduces pain on intercourse and also reduces irritation of the whole vaginal area. The … Continue reading
Self Examination
For women self examination is very important and yet few do it. First, self exam of breasts is important as any lump that is new must be investigated. Usually the nonpainful lump is the one to worry about. Mammograms and … Continue reading