In the debate of pads vs tampons, many people choose pads because they are worried about toxic shock syndrome. Toxic shock syndrome, sometimes abbreviated as TSS, can happen with tampon use. However, in order to avoid being at risk for TSS, it is important to know how often to change a tampon. Proper tampon insertion and removal…
Acne affects more than 40 million people in the world half of whom are adult women over the age of 25. Acne can be improved with the use of hormonal birth control. Does Birth Control Help With Acne? Yes, hormonal therapy which includes oral contraceptives (birth control pill) can help to improve acne. For many…
PCOS and heavy periods can often go hand in hand. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women worldwide. Heavy menstrual bleeding is also known as menorrhagia. Menorrhagia can happen in patients with or without PCOS. It should always be investigated and worked up by a doctor. Consequences Of PCOS…
Are you wondering what is in BOTOX®? BOTOX® is the brand name for onabotulinumtoxinA. What many people don’t know is that it is used not just for cosmetic purposes, but also for the treatment of many different diseases. What Is In BOTOX®? BOTOX® has botulinum toxin in it. Specifically, it has onabotulinumtoxinA, which is a…
The short answer? Yes! The skin is the body’s largest organ, serving a wide range of important functions. The skin is the body’s wrapper; the barrier between a person and the outside environment (1) that protects from external hazards, regulates body temperature and substances that enter or leave the body, and produces hormones like vitamin…
Pimples are not the same thing as cold sores. Pimples are usually due to bacteria. On the other hand, cold sores are from the herpes simple virus. Let’s take a look at some of the differences between pimples and cold sores. Pimples Or Cold Sore? A pimple is a small pustule or papule. Pimples develop…
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Jessica Lubahn, Urologist and Founder of ONDRwear Stress incontinence of urine is the uncontrolled leakage of urine. Stress incontinence can happen after childbirth, and it is much more common as a person ages. After age 65, 1 in every 2 women may find themselves with unwanted bladder leakage periodically. Besides the…
Pelvic Floor Muscles & Anatomy The pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that span the bottom of the pelvis, supporting the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, and rectum) and helping to control the flow of urine and feces. These muscles of the pelvic floor form a sling-like structure that runs from the pubic bone…
Botox and Dysport are very similar drugs. They are both neuromodulators, and they both improve the look of wrinkles that are caused by natural muscle movement. Both Dysport and Botox work by blocking nerve signals that cause muscles to contract. Both of these drugs also have the same active ingredient. There is a third drug…
Genital skin tags like those that can occur in the vaginal area are typically harmless growths that are made of loose fibers of collagen. They are typically very small, usually no larger than the size of a pencil eraser. They also have been described as looking like a tiny deflated balloon or the head of…