Pelvic Organ Prolapse in Elderly Women: A 90-Year-Old’s Journey Growing older often brings health challenges. But age alone doesn’t determine whether someone needs treatment. In this paper, we share the case of pelvic organ prolapse treatment in an elderly woman. It shows how thoughtful medical evaluation & individualized care are crucial. These restore comfort, function,...
Recurrent UTI in Women: Causes, Prevention & When to See a Specialist Having a urinary tract infection (UTI) isn’t very comfortable if you’ve had one before. Now think of doing it over and over again…and again…and again! One of the most frequently asked and tormenting questions I get from women in my practice is, “Why...
Kegel Exercises for Bladder Control: A Step-by-Step Guide More than most women realise, bladder control problems are a common occurrence, and they often are not discussed openly. I see a lot of women who have been suffering from urinary leakage, urgency, or pelvic discomfort for years, without realising it is not a normal part of...
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Signs, Stages & Treatment Options in India Pelvic organ prolapse is much more prevalent than women think, and it is one of the least discussed conditions. In all my years in practice, I’ve seen a lot of women who are continually taking their pain in silence, believing it is part of ageing...
The condition of vaginismus is one of the most underdiagnosed and undertreated in the women’s health sector in India. I have read through many books and talked to many women over the years who were silently suffering for months (and sometimes years), feeling that something was “wrong” with them. Don’t worry, vaginismus isn’t a failure...
Talking about the problem is difficult for many women, particularly one that is as awkward as a lack of ability to start urination. However, urinary hesitancy in women is not to be taken lightly. However, “just stress” or “it will pass” is a phrase I’ve heard in my clinical practice very few times. In most...
While most women know when to visit a gynecologist, many are still unaware of what a urogynecologist does and when they should see one. This may result in misdiagnosis or under-treatment of urinary leakage, bladder prolapse, and other pelvic floor disorders. It is essential to understand the difference between a urologist and a gynecologist so you...
Many women simply shrug it off and walk away with the comment, ‘My periods are just light. However, in my practice, I’ve noted that the seemingly small change can be a sign of a deeper issue. If something is not quite right with the periods, this is a condition that is usually overlooked but is...
In my clinic, I’ve seen two or three women say the same thing to me every week: “Doctor, my periods finish, but the brown spotting just continues.” Some of them have been living like this for two, three, or five years. They have changed their sanitary pads many times; they have stopped wearing white clothes,...
Feeling a burning sensation or discomfort during urination can be both alarming and painful. Dysuria is a condition more frequently seen in women, largely due to their distinct hormonal fluctuations and anatomical structure. In this guide, we will dive into the causes of dysuria, highlight key symptoms, explore treatment options, and share preventive measures every...