By Lexi Burtman Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Most of us have basic knowledge of what to do when we get a sore throat, headache or back pain, yet we often don’t know what to do when we experience pelvic pain. First, we need to understand what pelvic pain is and how to describe it. Vaginal burning, pelvic discomfort while sitting, and pain with penetration all result in a general diagnosis […]
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By Keri Marin Vrbanac, Pelvic PT The vulva is the external part of the female genitals, and it is made up of the labia, the clitoris, the vaginal opening, and the urethral opening. Many people refer to the vulva as the vagina…not so! The vagina is a muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the vulva where you will find its entrance. The vulva has a number of functions
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Kegel Assessment Lubricant Guide Food & Symptom Tracker ADENOMYOSIS About A thickening of the uterus Occurs when endometrial tissues moves into the uterus’ outer muscular walls May result in an adenomyoma, which is a mass/growth inside the uterus Potential Causes Unknown More common in women who have had multiple children Symptoms Painful menstruation A uterus that is 2-3x its normal size Can be asymptomatic Diagnosis A pelvic exam that reveals
