Dull aches, discomfort during sex, heavy periods – this is the reality for up to one in four women globally who experience chronic pelvic pain, many of whom will live with it undiagnosed.* Brushed ...

During infertility treat­ment, healthcare providers are often concerned about the significant risks and implications associated with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID, an infection of the female ...

They may show up as white spots on pelvic X-rays. Treatment may not be necessary unless they cause pain. These calcifications are common, particularly in the pelvis. They are not usually a cause ...

The technology and expertise needed to perform percutaneous abscess drainage are widely available and readily adapted for use in the pediatric population. Catheter insertion procedures include the ...

Pelvic pain can affect males for many reasons. Examples include a urinary tract infection (UTI), a sexually transmitted infection (STI), urinary stones, and prostatitis. They can cause lower ...

Abscesses hurt for a reason. Painful and often unsightly, these pockets of pus form due to bacterial infections. While they are not always lasting or chronic, they can be a recurring challenge for ...

Quick flick Kegels, marches, heel slides, Happy Baby Pose, and diaphragmatic breathing are five exercises that help relax and condition the pelvic floor muscles. If you can’t sneeze, laugh ...

The first was a 6-year-old girl who presented with an abscess of a lymph node inferior to her right ear, shown in Figure 1. A needle aspiration was done yielding 2 mL of pus and relief of pain.

The Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Service at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne is closing as a $5.9 million 2019 federal grant comes to an end. The unit helps children whose bowels ...

If this happens, a pus-filled mass called an abscess can form. Symptoms of an abscessed Bartholin ... Your healthcare provider can diagnose a Bartholin's cyst by doing a pelvic exam. They will also ...

Pelvic floor therapy involves physical methods of strengthening and/or relaxing the muscles of the pelvic floor to help improve core stability and control over urination, bowel movements, and sexual ...

You may also hear your doctor calling this test an internal or vaginal examination. During the pelvic examination, your doctor looks and feels for anything that doesn't feel normal. They might refer ...