News tagged with vagina
Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have, for the first time, described the genetic basis of endometriosis, a condition affecting millions of women that is marked by chronic pelvic pain and infertility. ...
Feb 06, 2012 |
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Chronic vulvar pain a reality for more than 100,000 women in southeast Michigan
For more than 100,000 area women, chronic vulvar pain (pain at the opening to the vagina) is so severe it makes intercourse, and sometimes sitting for long periods of time, painful, if not impossible.
Sep 14, 2011 |
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Advocacy group seeks ban on pelvic surgical mesh
(AP) -- A consumer advocacy group is calling on government regulators to ban a type of surgical mesh used to treat pelvic collapse, saying it exposes patients to serious risks.
Medicine & Health / Medications
Aug 25, 2011 |
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Pelvic organs given the slip by the protein fibulin-5
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a disabling condition that affects almost 50% of women over the age of 50. It occurs when the muscles and ligaments supporting a woman's pelvic organs weaken such that the pelvic organs slip ...
Apr 25, 2011 |
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HPV vaccination prevents genital warts in males
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new international study shows the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against genital warts and other lesions associated with HPV in males. HPV is the most common sexually transmitted disease and ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Feb 04, 2011 |
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Researchers find robotic repair for vaginal prolapse has significant benefits
New Mayo Clinic research has found that robotic surgery for vaginal prolapse dramatically reduces patient hospital stay and recovery time. These findings are being presented this week at the North Central Section of the American ...
Nov 09, 2009 |
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HIV: Male circumcision does not shield women
Circumcision of men with HIV does not reduce the risk of infection for women, according to a study published on Friday by The Lancet.
Medicine & Health / HIV & AIDS
Jul 17, 2009 |
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