Tag: pelvic pain
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Ending the Guilt: Navigating Painful Sex and Endometriosis with Compassion and Care
Understanding the Painful Cycle For many people with endometriosis, sex can become a source of fear rather than pleasure. Recurrent pain during arousal and intercourse can trigger a cycle where anxiety and fear lead to avoidance. This avoidance, in turn, dampens arousal and lowers libido, making it harder to enjoy sex even when intimacy is…
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5 women’s health myths debunked by doctors
Introduction Women’s health has moved from whispered conversations to the mainstream spotlight. Yet with the rapid spread of information online, myths can spread as quickly as facts. Here, a panel of doctors explains five common myths about women’s health and what the science actually says. These insights aim to empower informed choices, reduce anxiety, and…
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Functional and Structural Characteristics of the Pelvic Floor in CP/CPPS
Understanding CP/CPPS and the Pelvic Floor Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is a complex urogenital condition characterized by pelvic discomfort lasting at least three months, often without a clear bacterial infection. The pelvic floor muscles and connective tissues play central roles in both the generation and modulation of pain, as well as in the…