Split Episiotomy? Ask New York Plastic Surgeon what to do
Many women at childbirth undergo episiotomy. That means that the doctor cuts the tissue between the vaginal opening and the rectum to give the baby more room to go through. The doctor then stitches the cut to retighten the vaginal opening. The doctor sutures both the muscle within the cut and the skin covering the muscle. However, sometimes the sutures do not hold the muscle together and so the only part that … [Read more...]
Reassuring news for hysterectomy in NYC
There is reassuring news from New York City regarding the subject of hysterectomy. While the term refers to the removal of a woman’s uterus, hysterectomy is often done alone, without removal of ovaries. As it is the ovaries which produce the necessary female hormones, removal of the uterus will end the opportunity for childbirth, but have no influence on a woman’s mood, sexuality or femininity. Removal of the … [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...]
Vaginal dryness
Very often after menopause or if one had tx for Breast Cancer with chemotherapy vaginal dryness occurs. It is very good to use lubricants because that reduces pain on intercourse and also reduces irritation of the whole vaginal area. The Colen MD office has a very nice lubricant sample that you may request to try. It is just the right consistency and feel and smell and even taste. For women who exercise by bicycling … [Read more...]
Self Examination
For women self examination is very important and yet few do it. First, self exam of breasts is important as any lump that is new must be investigated. Usually the nonpainful lump is the one to worry about. Mammograms and sonograms of the breasts should also be done after the age of 30 yo to make sure all is OK. Examination of one's skin is also very important. Squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas occur in … [Read more...]
