Stress Incontinence: Is there Insurance Coverage
Insurance companies do not cover labiaplasty procedures. Hymenoplasties and most vaginoplasty procedures are also considered elective. However large vaginal wall defects and some severe stress incontinence cases may be covered. Therefore, you should always discuss with your doctor whether the particular procedure you need is severe enough, and medically necessary enough to be covered. Stress incontinence can be … [Read more...]
Ask whom, ask what, ask when
There is a lot of confusion as to what one can ask a doctor comfortably about things other than health without looking inappropriate and foolish and wasting time. It may surprise you, that a good doctor is interested or should be interested in your entire well being and that of your family. So if you have a question about anything pertaining to your body you should ask and if he/she does not know the answer, she/he … [Read more...]
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence, or involuntary leakage of urine is a common problem, but one not discussed freely in a doctor’s office. The onset of this condition may occur in one of two ways. Following a traumatic vaginal birth there may be a very sudden recognition by the new mother that she is unable to control the flow of urine. The onset comes very shortly after delivery and may occur with a variety of movements and … [Read more...]
