Blog by Dr R. Gichuru

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Disclaimer: This website is for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued as medical advice. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Furthermore, never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you read on this site. Always consult your doctor, psychologist or health provider for medical or mental health advice.

Pelvic Floor Disorders

Pelvic floor disorders include pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, anal incontinence and pelvic pain.

Exploring Body Image Challenges and Post-Cancer Insights: A Follow-Up Q&A

Together with Dr. Gary, we had the privilege of discussing how to navigate body image challenges during and after breast cancer. Thank you to the Unite for Her team for creating this much needed safe space.

Sex and Sexual Health

Sex and sexual health is a natural and important component of an individual's overall wellness.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence refers to the un-intentional loss of urine. The amount of urine lost may range from a few drops to fully emptying one's bladder.

Menopause (part 2)

Menopause is the time that marks the end of your menstrual cycles. It's diagnosed after you've gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Menopause can happen in your 40s or 50s.

Menopause

Menopause is marked by the ending of a woman's menstrual cycle. A woman is considered menopausal after she has had 12 consecutive months without a period.

Prenatal Care

Prenatal care is the care provided to a woman during the course of the pregnancy. It can be offered as an in-person appointment or as a telemedicine visit. The first appointment is often labeled the new obstetric visit (NOB visit).

Menstrual Cups

The menstrual cup is a type of feminine hygiene product used by women during their menstrual cycle. It is a small funnel shaped cup, with an open wide brim on one end and a long narrow closed end. The cup is inserted into and sits in the vaginal canal to catch menstrual blood.

Hysterectomy: Impact on Quality of Life (Part 3)

Hysterectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States today. Approximately 70% of these cases are performed for benign cases including fibroids, pelvic masses, endometriosis, adenomyosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, chronic pelvic pain and prolapse. There are some studies that have been done looking at the long and short term effects of hysterectomy on a patient`s quality of life but more research is needed for further investigation.

Hysterectomy (part 2)

The main advantages of this procedure is quicker recovery, short or no hospital stay, rapid return to normal activity and less pain. This is the least invasive type of hysterectomy and is beneficial for all patients as well as patients with multiple medical conditions who may be considered high risk surgical candidates, the elderly or those who cannot tolerate extended periods of anesthesia.

Hysterectomy: Frequently asked questions

Hysterectomy is one of the most common gynecologic surgeries performed today. The procedure is performed for many reasons including: abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, uterine prolapse and cancers – uterine, ovarian, cervical, etc.

Exercise in Pregnancy

Exercise is focused sustained physical activity that increases heart and respiratory rate while working the major body muscles. The benefits of exercise are far reaching and include heart health, bone health, weight loss, improved sleep quality and are a good way to relieve stress and maintain overall wellbeing.

Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy refers to a pregnancy that attaches and grows outside of the uterus. An ectopic may grow inside the fallopian tube, on the ovary, cervix, in the abdomen or c/section scar. 90% of ectopic pregnancies occur within the fallopian tube, specifically the ampulla. Ectopic pregnancies account for approximately 2% of all pregnancies.