Childbirth trauma refers to injuries that may occur to the pelvic floor muscles, perineal tissues and surrounding structures during vaginal delivery. While some birth injuries heal naturally, others can lead to long-term problems such as urinary incontinence, difficulty controlling wind and bowel leakage. These symptoms should not simply be accepted as a normal part of...

Do you experience a feeling of pressure or heaviness in your vagina? Have you noticed a bulge inside or around the vaginal opening? Do you sometimes feel as though something is coming down when standing, walking or exercising? These symptoms may be signs of vaginal prolapse, a condition that can affect women’s pelvic health, comfort...

Labiaplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or reduces the labia, the folds of skin surrounding the vaginal opening. Women may consider labiaplasty because of physical discomfort, irritation, asymmetry, changes after childbirth or personal aesthetic concerns. If you are considering the surgery, you may have questions about how the procedure is performed, whether labiaplasty is...