In this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, Kirtly Jones, MD, asks fellow OB-GYN Whitney Hendrickson, MD, about her passion for patient care, common issues like overactive bladder and pelvic ...

Workout routines frequently address the heart, arms, legs and back. But there's another set of muscles gym-goers should consider—the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a set of muscles and connective ...

Women have been conditioned to believe it’s normal for their bladders to leak a little bit when laughing or working out—especially if you’ve had children—or to wince during sex if you feel friction or ...

An OB-GYN (obstetrician-gynecologist) specializes in female healthcare. They provide care related to biological functions such as menstruation, childbirth, and menopause. Share on Pinterest Here’s a ...

Ultrasound technology has evolved dramatically in recent years. A group of noted obstetricians and gynecologists maintain that ultrasound is more cost-effective and safer than other imaging modalities ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pessaries customized with ultrasound and 3D technology resulted in significant improvements for women with ...

Meet Caroline Elmer-Lyon, M.D., a urogynecologist who specializes in helping women with pelvic floor disorders like urinary incontinence, prolapse, and pelvic pain. She sees patients at St. Elizabeth ...

For women, many biological milestones revolve around pregnancy and childbirth (think puberty, periods, birth control, fertility issues). Most start regular visits with an OB-GYN in their teens to make ...

It all started with a taped-out visualization on Ann Gilligan’s kitchen floor. The RN who’s worked in the health care industry for 35 years and has a background in labor and delivery wanted to create ...

Sex post-C-section isn't smoother than post-vaginal birth, even though there's likely less tearing. Pregnancy puts pressure on the pelvic floor, and birth shifts hormones that affect sexual function.

Women have been conditioned to believe it’s normal for their bladders to leak a little bit when laughing or working out-especially if you've had children-or to wince during sex if you feel friction or ...