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Let's face it, more and more dads, are being awarded primary and sometimes,
sole-custody of their daughter(s). And, it's about time the courts recognize
that dad's are just as capable, just as loving, just as nurturing, as a parent,
than their ex-wives. Many times, Dad's are even better at parenting.
Dads with daughters need to be able to communicate with their daughters when it comes to their daughter's vulvovaginal health and feminine hygiene needs.
While most young ladies do not have problems with vaginal dryness, vaginal odor, or feminine itching, changes in their hormones as they approach their first menstrual period, and thereafter, can sometimes lead to these problems.
And when dad is the only parent at home, it's vital that he needs to know how to help his daughter(s) with these health issues. By being informed, honest, and straight forward, dad can be the trusted resource that his daughter(s) need on these healthcare problems. And just as important, if you don't know the answer to her vulvovaginal health or feminine hygiene questions, tell her that you don't know and will find out and let her know. Then, call your family physician and get the answers she needs, and don't wait for her to possibly get the wrong answers from one of her friends at school!
My
daughter has asked me about her Feminine
Odor problem, what can I do to help her?
Feminine Odor may
indicate a serious health condition, always see your doctor whenever you have a
health concern!
There are few things more annoying, or concerning to a woman or young lady, than a Feminine Odor problem.
The best answer in this case is to be on the safe side and take your daughter to your pediatrician for him/her to treat. A Feminine Odor problem could be the indication of a more serious gynecological condition.
Otherwise, insure that when she is taking her bath or shower, that she is washing her vulva, with a very mild soap, and washing in between the labia and the creases. Make sure she is changing her panties every day.
What to do about Feminine Odor problems. What's a Dad to do?
Feminine Odor may indicate a serious health condition, always see your doctor whenever you have a health concern!
All menstruating women's vaginas go through monthly changes wherein their vagina's smell or scent changes from one day to the next, and throughout her monthly menstrual cycle. The amount of vaginal secretions, cervical mucous and vaginal moisture, changes from one day to the next, and throughout the monthly menstrual cycle. This is due to the flow of hormones that produce these changes throughout her cycle and also the reason for her monthly menstruation, if she has not conceived.
Feminine Odor problems can be related to many things related to her menstrual hygiene, vaginal hygiene, and/or feminine hygiene, but may also be an indication of a medical condition that may need immediate treatment.
Feminine
Odor may be the result of an inflammation of her
vagina. The vaginal inflammation is often a result of infection in or around the
vagina or vulva, called the vulvovaginal
area. Sometimes this condition is referred to as vulvovaginitis.
Causes of Feminine
Odor
Bacterial Vaginosis
Chlamydia
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Lymphogranuloma Venereum ("LGV")
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease ("PID")
Sexually Transmitted Infection(s)
Syphilis
Trichomonas
Vaginal Yeast Infection (candida)
Vulvovaginitis
Bacterial Vaginosis leads to Feminine
Odor, what causes it?
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is a type of vulvovaginitis.
Bacterial Vaginosis occurs due to an overgrowth of one or more organisms that
are normally present in your/your wife's vagina.
Many times, when a woman begins taking antibiotics, these antibiotics kill off
the natural organisms in her vagina. This may cause some organisms in her vagina
to multiply, and these organisms produce chemicals that cause a fish-like odor
characteristic of BV. Feminine
odor may be more acute, and stronger after sexual
intercourse.
Many
times, while a woman may believe that vaginal douching prevents or helps prevent
feminine odor,
especially after menstruation, douching actually disrupts the normal flora, or
naturally occurring organisms that normally live in the vagina. Vaginal
douching, therefore, may actually increase the risk of vaginal infection.
Signs and symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis include(s):
* Grayish-white vaginal discharge
* Vaginal itching or irritation
* Vulva/labial redness, irritation, swelling and redness
Treating Bacterial Vaginosis is normally started after a visit to the ob-gyn who
may prescribe medication(s) - usually antibiotics.
Other causes of feminine
odor include the following:
Poor vaginal, menstrual or feminine
hygiene methods.
Not changing tampons, or menstrual pads frequently enough.
"Losing"
or forgetting a tampon in the vagina, which may lead to a vaginal infection.
Rarely, an advanced tumor of the cervix or vagina will cause a vaginal odor
problem.
Proper Vaginal Hygiene plays an important roles in reducing or eliminating feminine odor. Vaginal Hygiene is part an area that focuses its studies, resources, and recommended products on proper Vaginal Hygiene, and overcoming Vaginal Hygiene problems.
Whether you are concerned about menstruation, whether you should consider douching, vaginal odor, vaginal dryness, menstrual odors during menstruation, or general feminine hygiene information, this site is for you.
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Feminine
Itching
www.FeminineItching.com
One of the most annoying feminine or gynecological problem a girl or woman will face in her life is feminine itching. Every young girl and woman will experience the discomfort, embarrassment and possible pain of feminine itching at some point in their life. For most women, feminine itching may be a recurring nuisance, and potential indication of a minor or possibly serious medical symptom and condition which should also be a signal to her that she needs to see her gynecologist as soon as possible.
There are many reasons and causes for vaginal and/or vulva itching. A few of these are;
*
allergies or reactions to perfumes or soaps
* excessive perspiration
* staying in a wet swimsuit and/or failure to change out of a wet swimsuit
* the wearing of jeans that are too tight around a woman's vulva
* vaginal douching
* vaginal dryness
* use of some types of feminine
deodorant
* some types of Feminine Hygiene
products that are scented or contain chemicals/materials that irritate the vulvovaginal
area.
* scented toilet paper
* bacterial vaginosis
* sexually transmitted
diseases
* trichomoniasis
* herpes
* chlamydia
* pelvic inflammatory disease
* vaginal yeast infections
* vulvovaginitis
Even a woman's monthly hormonal changes and variations may play a role in contributing to vaginal dryness which, in turn, may cause feminine itching. Sexual intercourse - with prolonged intercourse or too much friction inside a woman's vagina can lead to internal soreness and irritation.... and feminine itching.
Vaginal
and vulva perspiration can lead to irritation, and damp panties from excessive
vaginal moisture, not changing panties after they become wet from whatever
reason(s) (exercise, sexual activity, excessive vaginal moisture or
perspiration), poor hygiene and/or failure to properly wipe from front to back
after urination may provide an ideal environment for yeast and bacteria to grow.
Changing your panties when they become wet, removing/changing from your swimsuit
bottoms after you're finished swimming, and sleeping without panties at night to
allow your vagina and vulva adequate airflow will help prevent a number of
problems.
Vaginal yeast infections are
a common side effect from using antibiotics, the primary treatment for many
medical conditions including urinary
tract infections ("UTIs"). One of the most common reasons why
young girls from 5-8 years-old suffer from urinary
tract infections comes from their improper wiping habits - not wiping from
front to back - after urinating. Other causes include everything from allergies
to soap, bubble baths, laundry detergents to anatomical variations of their
vulvas.
Vaginal yeast infections and
bacterial vaginosis are very common problems from women in their postmenopausal
years. Menopause itself, with the associate vaginal dryness is another
contributing factor to feminine itching as the lack of estrogen, which occurs
after menopause, leads to thinning, sensitive vaginal tissues that are also much
dryer than before menopause.
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Don't Neglect your Vaginal Hygiene!
Proper Vaginal Hygiene is Essential for Optimal Health!
Vaginal Hygiene is an area that focuses its studies, resources, and recommended products on proper vaginal hygiene, and overcoming vaginal hygiene problems.
Whether
you are concerned about menstruation, whether you should consider douching,
vaginal odors,
vaginal dryness,
menstrual odors during menstruation, or general
feminine
hygiene
information, this site is for you.
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Feminine
Deodorant
www.FeminineDeodorant.com
What is "Feminine Deodorant"?
Feminine Deodorants are products
used by women in their vulvovaginal
area much like they use underarm deodorant. Feminine
deodorants can be found on the feminine
hygiene aisles at grocery stores and drug stores.
Throughout the day, and throughout a menstruating woman's menstrual cycle, her vulva and vagina produces a number of scents (and their respective chemical compounds) which come from urine, menstrual fluids, sweat, vaginal moisture and sometimes a vaginal discharge. Women feel more confident by using a feminine deodorant just as they do when using an underarm deodorant, and use a feminine deodorant after their bath or shower. Some women choose to use corn starch as their feminine deodorant on and around their vulvovaginal area.
Special note; women should NEVER use talcum powder on/in or around the vulvovaginal due to the link of multiple types of cancers (vaginal, cervical, uterine and vulvar cancer) associated with talcum powder use.
What is
Vaginal Relaxation?
Vaginal
Relaxation is often referred to as a loose vagina wherein the
vagina is not as tight as it once was, whether due to vaginal childbirth, age,
or other vaginal trauma. The vagina has become relaxed, or loose, and now it has
become a problem for the woman, as well as her husband/partner.
Some
women, as another symptom of Vaginal
Relaxation, have problems controlling their urine in certain situations or
have noticed changes in their bowel habits. These symptoms of Vaginal
Relaxation are typically related to one or more problems that occur as a
result of vaginal childbirth, other vaginal trauma, aging or a combination of
the above.
There is hope! Women (and their husbands/partners!) no longer need to suffer from Vaginal Relaxation!
"Vaginal Relaxation" is a very common and embarrassing medical condition suffered by women who have undergone vaginal childbirth. Vaginal Relaxation is the medical term used by physicians, but most women and men refer to it as "loose vagina."
Vaginal Relaxation refers specifically to the loss of "vaginal tone" or vaginal tightness of the vagina as well as the vagina's supporting structures.
The
symptoms of Vaginal
Relaxation are
usually first recognized after a woman has her first vaginal childbirth.
However, the symptoms of Vaginal
Relaxation become increasingly bothersome with each vaginal childbirth and
worsen as a woman approaches menopause.
Some physicians and medical researchers believe that Vaginal
Relaxation is a "disruption" of the vagina and its supporting vaginal ligaments
- rather than a "stretching" during vaginal childbirth, and that this
then leads to "Vaginal
Relaxation."
Do
I have "Vaginal Relaxation?"
Symptoms of Vaginal
Relaxation
include:
Women with Vaginal Relaxation complain (as well as many husbands!) of a loss of vaginal tightness.
Women describe that their vagina feels as if there is a "protrusion," "bulging" or "falling" feeling.
Low back pain
Painful intercourse
Difficulty initiating urination or stress urinary incontinence.
Pelvic pain or pressure
Over
35 million American women (and their husbands) are suffering from Vaginal
Relaxation or a
loose vagina. Today, women can cure the problem and end the embarrassment of Vaginal
Relaxation with a simple and very common medical procedure that takes less
than one hour in a doctor's office to complete!
More and more
doctors are treating women and couples suffering from Vaginal
Relaxation with treatments sometimes including surgery that will
help them return to a life without the embarrassment, disappointments and
heartache of the symptoms and discomforts associated with having a loose vagina!
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Organ Prolapse & Pelvic Prolapse Information, Resources and Doctor Referrals
What
is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
or Pelvic Prolapse, is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapsee in later life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by
Pelvic Organ Prolapse is unknown.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse may also be called; genital
prolapse, pelvic relaxation,
pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor
dysfunction, urogenital prolapse, vaginal
relaxation or vaginal
vault prolapse.
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What is Pelvic Prolapse?
Pelvic Prolapse is another term used for "Pelvic Organ Prolapse."
Pelvic Prolapse
is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It's estimated that half of women who have children will experience some form of
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
in later life. Many women, particularly because they may no longer be sexually active, and fail to continue receiving their annual pelvic exams, don't seek help from their doctor. Therefore, the actual number of women affected by
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
is unknown.
Pelvic Prolapse may also be called; genital
prolapse, pelvic relaxation,
pelvic prolapse, uterine prolapse, uterovaginal prolapse, pelvic floor
dysfunction, urogenital prolapse or vaginal
vault prolapse.
What are the symptoms that
indicate a woman is suffering from Pelvic
Organ Prolapse?
Loss of bladder control.
Loss of bowel control.
Increasing need and frequency to urinate - and then difficulty in completely emptying your bladder.
The feelings that your of pelvic or vaginal heaviness, bulging, fullness and/or pain, or a feeling that something is "dropping."
Recurrent bladder infections.
Excessive vaginal discharge.
Pain or lack of sensation during sex
But Pelvic
Organ Prolapse is a real, common and treatable problem. Consider this:
About half of all women over age 50 suffer from some degree of Pelvic
Organ Prolapse.
One in 10 women undergo surgery for Pelvic
Organ Prolapse by age 80.
What is Pelvic Reconstruction?
Pelvic Reconstruction is a surgical procedure
performed by gynecologists or uro-gynecologies to repair pelvic
organ prolapse and vaginal vault prolapse, among types of prolapse, and to
correct the problem(s) and relieve the symptoms.
Typically,
Pelvic Reconstruction is performed
vaginally and uses an implant to reinforce the strength of the weakened pelvic tissues.
What is a Prolapsed Uterus?
A
Prolapsed Uterus
refers to a collapsed uterus, or descended uterus, or other change in the
position of the uterus in relation to the surrounding structures within the
pelvis. The pelvis contains many soft tissue structures vital to normal body
functions, supported primarily by the diaphragms, layers of muscles, fibrous
coverings called fasciae, and various ligaments and tendons. These soft tissues
of the pelvis derive their ultimate support from the bony pelvis.
A Prolapsed Uterus may be one of three types, depending on the severity:
First-degree prolapse occurs when the uterus sags downward into the upper
vagina.
Second-degree prolapse occurs when the cervix is at or near the outside of
the
vagina.
Third-degree prolapse (sometimes referred to as total prolapse) occurs when
the entire uterus extends outside the vagina.
What
is Gynecologic Urology?
Gynecologic
Urology, also referred to as
Uro-gynecology, is a subspecialty within the field of
Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Uro-gynecology's specialty is female pelvic disorders such as
pelvic organ prolapse (bulges that extend from the uterus into the vagina or extend out of the vagina), urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence and constipation.
Doctors that complete their residency in Obstetrics and
Gynecology, then go onto complete fellowship training in Uro-gynecology, where they spend several years focusing only on
Uro-gynecology and female pelvic
disorders.
What is Colpopexy?
Colpopexy is the surgical suturing of the prolapsed vagina to a surrounding structure - such as the abdominal wall or the sacrum, which is then called Sacral Colpopexy or Sacrocolpopexy
What
Is Sacral Colpopexy (Sacrocolpopexy)?
Sacral Colpopexy, also referred to as also referred to as also referred to as also referred to as Sacrocolpopexy, is the preferred surgical procedure for treating and correcting Vaginal Vault Prolapse with excellent results. Sacral Colpopexy (Sacrocolpopexy) has a very high rate of success and the surgical procedure involves suturing a synthetic mesh that connects and supports the vagina to the sacrum, or tailbone. The Sacrocolpopexy operation is performed from the abdomen to support the vagina to the ligament on the spine (after previous or present surgery to remove the uterus) by using a synthetic mesh.
Why
Is Sacral Colpopexy
Performed?
Sacral
Colpopexy is performed to treat
severe protrusion or bulge(s) of the vagina after removal of the uterus.
A woman's vagina that has one or more of these vaginal protrusion(s) may
experience one or more of the following:
The vaginal lump/bulge or protrusion feels uncomfortable or causes pain.
Difficulty with urination (e.g. unable to completely empty the bladder)
Bowel difficulties (e.g. constipation, incomplete emptying of bowels)
Pain
Infection
Bleeding
The objective of the Sacral
Colpopexy operation is to relieve the woman's symptoms and to restore her vagina and her
vaginal anatomy (as much as possible) and recover her sexual function.
Are there any risks associated with Sacral Colpopexy
surgery?
Sacral
Colpopexy surgery is a very
common and relatively safe operation with excellent prognosis and outcomes.
However, like any surgical procedure, there are complications which may occur.
Possible complications from Sacral
Colpopexy surgery may include:
Bleeding
Infection
Injury to surrounding tissues (e.g. nerve or blood vessels, ureter,
intestines)
Formation of blood clot(s) in the legs or lungs
Recurrence of problem
Slow return of bowel or bladder function
Erosion of synthetic material through vaginal mucosa
What Happens Before Sacral Colpopexy
Surgery?
1. Blood tests, electrocardiography (ECG) and chest X-ray may be done to ensure
that you are in optimal health for Sacral
Colpopexy surgery.
2. Your doctor may prescribe oral or vaginal estrogen (hormone) if you are
already menopausal. It is important to comply with this medication as it ensures
that your vaginal tissues are optimal for surgery and healing.
3.
You will be admitted to the hospital one day before Sacral
Colpopexy
surgery.
4. You will be given preparations to clear your bowels.
5.
Your pubic hair surrounding your vulva will be shaved.
6. You will not be allowed to eat or drink after midnight on the day before the
surgery.
7. All your medical and surgical conditions, if any, must be made known to the
doctor and must be optimally controlled.
8. If you are on aspirin, please keep your doctor informed. You must stop taking
aspirin at least one week before Sacral
Colpopexy
surgery.
What happens during the Sacral Colpopexy
surgery?
The surgery is done under general or regional anesthesia. The anesthesiologist
will discuss with you the advantages and disadvantages of both methods.
An
abdominal incision is made. The synthetic mesh is stitched to the posterior
surface of the vagina and to the ligaments in front of the spine.
A tube / drain may be inserted into the abdomen to monitor the bleeding.
Another tube will be inserted into the urethra as there may be difficulty in
urination after the Sacrocolpopexy
procedure.
Painkillers, laxatives and antibiotics would generally be prescribed after the
procedure.
What happens after Sacral Colpopexy
surgery?
1.
Immediately after the operation, you may experience one or more of the
following:
Tiredness - You should rest and gradually increase your mobilization until
you feel fit to return to your normal activities.
Discomfort - In the lower part of the abdomen, over the incision. This is to
be expected and painkillers should help to relieve the discomfort.
Vaginal bleeding - Mild to moderate amount of reddish watery discharge after
surgery is quite normal. You will need to wear a menstrual pad during the
recovery period, but you will not be permitted to use tampons for obvious
reasons.
2. One day after surgery, you will usually be allowed to drink and eat. You will
be encouraged to move around. Blood chemistries and normal follow-up visits will
be performed.
3. The catheter that was placed in your urethra is usually removed the day after surgery. The drain is usually removed two days after the operation.
4. You may be discharged on the third or fourth day after surgery if the doctor is pleased with your progress and the outcome of the Sacral Colpopexy procedure.
5.
You should refrain from:
Strenuous exercise for 2 months. You may return to normal activity after
that, or upon clearance by your doctor.
Using tampons, douching, sexual intercourse and driving for 4 weeks.
Carrying heavy weights (> 10 pounds) for 6-8 weeks after Sacral
Colpopexy
surgery.
6. You should (immediately) return to the hospital or notify your doctor if you
notic any of the following:
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Foul smelling vaginal discharge
Severe abdominal distension and / or pain not relieved by painkillers
High fever
Pain associated with passing urine
Difficulty in passing urine
Constipation
Follow-up doctor visits after Sacral
Colpopexy
surgery
You will be examined by your doctor (at your doctor's office) at approximately;
2 weeks, 4 weeks, six months and and one year after Sacral
Colpopexy surgery.
It is important to keep your follow-up appointments to ensure the best possible results.
What is Overactive Bladder &
Overactive Bladder
Syndrome?
Overactive Bladder Syndrome, also known as Female Urinary Incontinence or Stress Urinary Incontinence, is the loss of bladder control.
Symptoms of Overactive Bladder Syndrome can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. It can happen to anyone, but it is more common in women who have had at least one vaginal childbirth, and becomes even more of a problem during menopause.
Overactive
Bladder Syndrome happens when
genitourinary
muscles are too weak or too active. If the muscles that keep your bladder closed are weak, you may have accidents when you sneeze, laugh or lift a heavy object. This is stress incontinence. If bladder muscles become too active, you may feel a strong urge to go to the bathroom when you have little urine in your bladder.
There are other causes of
Overactive
Bladder Syndrome, including nerve damage and
pelvic
organ prolapse.
Doctors in Genitourinary Medicine
are specialists in
Overactive
Bladder Syndrome. Treatments for
Overactive
Bladder Syndrome depends on the type of problem you have and what best fits your lifestyle. It may include simple exercises, medicines, special devices or procedures prescribed by your doctor, or surgery.
What is Menorrhagia?
Menorrhagia is the medical term for women (and young girls first starting their menstrual cycles) that excessive menstrual bleeding. Excessive menstrual bleeding is defined as having a period that lasts 7 or more days each menstrual cycle (period) or is so heavy that you saturate your menstrual pad and/or tampon and need to change your feminine hygiene product(s) every one to two hours. It is very important to inform your doctor if you have excessive menstrual bleeding!
Women
that are suffering from Menorrhagia
may experience; anemia, fatigue, embarrassing menstrual accidents, and
feel that you have to restrict your life and social activities to such an extent
that you "miss out on life." Many women prefer to stay close to
home so as to avoid embarrassment due to their need to go to the restroom so
often so that they can change their feminine hygiene
products before they become too saturated and cause even more embarrassment.
How many women have Menorrhagia?
Approximately 1 in 5 women have Menorrhagia.
Are
there any treatments or therapies for Menorrhagia?
Yes, there's hope and help for women with Menorrhagia!
Here are a few of the options and therapies you will want to discuss with your doctor.
Hormone therapy - also known as "both control pills," and/or other medications may be prescribed to treat hormone imbalance. Hormone therapy is effective about 50% of the time, and may be required for a long period of time.
Uterine
Balloon Therapy - Also
known as Thermal Balloon
Ablation) (see below for more information)
Dilation and curettage
- also referred to as a "D & C" - is a surgical procedure whereby
the doctor scrape the inside of the woman's uterus to remove the lining. For
most women with
Menorrhagia, a D&C is temporary and
reduces excessive bleeding for only a few periods.
Endometrial Ablation is
another possible therapy but only if you and your husband don't plan to have
children in the future. Typical
Endometrial Ablation
removes the lining of the uterus with an electrosurgical tool or laser. Like any
surgical procedure, there are risks, which include perforation of the uterus,
bleeding, infection, or even heart failure due to fluids used to open up or
distend the uterus.
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. As a
hysterectomy involves the removal of the woman's uterus, Menorrhagia
will no longer be a problem. Hysterectomy is also a surgical procedure and also
involves risks. The recovery period after hysterectomy is 3 to 6 weeks.
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