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...]
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...]
Ask What, Ask When, Ask Why
Women go for doctor examination yearly. They undergo pap smears, mammography, and internal examination and if no pathology is found they are told all is fine and come back next year. However, often women want to ask about some "insignificant things" but do not, as they feel that there is no time, the concerns might be silly, insignificant and not worthy to discuss. Often they do not know even what to ask or how to … [Read more...]
