Surgery is considered when non-surgical methods fail or the cystocele significantly affects quality of life. Surgical options include: • Anterior vaginal wall repair (colporrhaphy) — this is the most ...

Both are localised treatments taken via a pessary (bullet-shaped tablet inserted into the vagina) or cream. “So if a woman comes to you when she’s perimenopausal or postmenopausal and she ...

They may offer treatments for vagina’ dryness - this could be vaginal oestrogen (as a pessary, gel, cream) - or HRT. Try a natural, water based lubricant such as Yes Water-Based Personal ...

If the retroverted uterus is causing symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend knee-chest exercises or a vaginal pessary to help reposition the uterus. However, these are both considered ...

For more pronounced symptoms, providers may recommend interventions like a pessary, which is a small dish that is inserted in the vagina to help support the muscles and relieve a feeling of ...

However, any underlying causes may require treatment. If the retroverted uterus is causing symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend knee-chest exercises or a vaginal pessary to help reposition ...

In the latest in our CPD series, ANP and menopause specialist Ruth Bailey explains recent updates to the NICE menopause ...

Autoimmune progesterone dermatitis (APD) is a rare disorder characterized by recurrent skin manifestations starting during the luteal phase of a woman's menstrual cycle. Risk factors include ...

Although officially adopted by the United Nations in 1975, International Women's Day dates back to 1909, when it was first observed in New York City as a rally for better working conditions and voting ...

Vaginal prolapse, also known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP), is when the vagina slips out of place and drops toward the vaginal canal. Sometimes the vagina will move only slightly and, in other cases, ...