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Mar
Why are My Periods so Painful? What You Should Know About Dysmenorrhea
Most women will experience discomfort during their period at some point in their lives. Mild symptoms like cramping, low back pain or tender breasts are totally normal and nothing to be concerned about. But many people suffer from extremely painful periods, with intense cramping...
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Romper: When “Normal” Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy Is A Concern, According To Experts
As any pregnant woman or mother knows, pregnancy is a time of excitement, anticipation and a whole lot of confusion. Your body is going through a million changes — some big, some small — and it can be difficult to know what's normal and what’s a cause for...
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Romper: 7 Signs Of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, According To A Pelvic Pain Specialist
Ever heard of symphysis pubis dysfunction? Don't worry — you’re not alone. But even though this condition isn’t often talked about, it’s oh so common. Typically affecting pregnant women, SPD can cause severe, often debilitating pelvic pain. Dr. Sonia...
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Understanding Painful Bladder Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment Options
If you've ever had a urinary tract infection, you know exactly how uncomfortable, unpleasant and painful it can be. If you’ve had recurrent or persistent UTI symptoms with no identifiable infection, you know that it can be a frustrating, discouraging and downright unb...
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What Causes Pelvic Pain in Men and How Can it be Treated?
There are a lot of myths out there about pelvic pain, but one of the most common misconceptions is that it only affects women. While women are the predominant victims of pelvic pain, men can most certainly suffer from pelvic pain, too. Unsurprisingly, pelvic pain in men looks a l...
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What’s Causing My Pelvic Pain? Why It Hurts and How to Find Relief
Itching, burning, swelling, fatigue, UTIs and painful intercourse: it's not a pretty picture but these are all common symptoms of pelvic pain. Even though pelvic pain (pain that originates in the area below the belly button and above the legs) affects one in every seven wom...
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When Sex Hurts: Understanding Pelvic Pain and Intercourse
Sex should never hurt. Read that again. It might seem like an obvious statement, but almost a third of women will experience painful sex (or dyspareunia) at some point in their lives. From vaginal dryness and itching to throbbing and aching, there are many different kinds of pelv...
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Lifehacker Feature: What You Need to Know About Pain During Sex
Pain during sex is not uncommon, but often goes untalked about. I spoke to Vanessa Marin of Lifehacker to discuss the most important things to know when this pain is experienced. Read Full Article Here...
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Is My Pelvic Pain Serious? How to Tell When It’s Time to See a Doctor
Pelvic pain affects one in every seven women, making it one of the most common women's health issues in the world. From constipation and PMS to vulvodynia and pelvic inflammatory disease, there are many gynecological issues that can cause pelvic pain. When pelvic pain flare...
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Cosmopolitan Feature: 7 Reasons Why Your Vagina Itches After Sex
If there's one thing that can make you feel totally un-sexy, it’s itching in your vagina after sex. There are many things that can cause itchiness, from out-of-balance pH to allergic reactions to STIs. Fortunately, most of them are completely harmless (as long as you...
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