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Plain-language articles on dry needling, acupuncture, pelvic floor pain and shockwave therapy from Dr. Anthony J. Gordon.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder: A Plain Explanation
PGAD causes unwanted genital arousal sensations unrelated to desire. I explain what it is, how nerves and the pelvic floor can be involved, and who to see first.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Heaviness and Pressure: Prolapse or Muscle Tension?
Pelvic heaviness is often blamed on prolapse, but tight, tired pelvic floor muscles can feel the same. I explain how the two differ, and why an exam comes first.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Leaking When You Cough, Laugh or Run: Stress Incontinence Explained
Leaking with a cough, laugh or run is stress incontinence. I explain why it happens, what works first, and why Kegels alone do not help everyone who leaks.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Pelvic Pain in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Changes
Falling estrogen thins and dries vaginal and urinary tissue, and the pelvic floor muscles often react. I explain what changes in menopause, and who to see first.
Women's Health
Painful Periods: When Cramps Are More Than Cramps
Most period cramps are common, but pain that worsens over the years or shows up at other times needs a closer look. I explain primary versus secondary pain, and what helps.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Vulvodynia: Why Burning Pain Often Involves the Pelvic Floor
Vulvodynia is vulvar pain lasting three months or more without a clear cause. I explain how sensitive nerves and tight pelvic floor muscles keep the burning going.
Women's Health | Pain
Endometriosis Pain After Surgery: Why It Can Continue
Pain can continue after endometriosis surgery even when it went well. I explain how guarding muscles, sensitive nerves and scar tissue can keep pain going.
Women's Health
Adenomyosis: Pain, Pressure and What Helps Alongside Medical Care
Adenomyosis grows into the wall of the uterus and can cause heavy, painful periods. I explain how it differs from endometriosis, and the muscle side of the pain.
Women's Health | Pelvic Floor
Pain During Sex: Why the Pelvic Floor Is Often Part of the Story
Painful sex needs a medical check first. Once infection, skin and hormonal causes are ruled out, guarding pelvic floor muscles are often part of the pain.
Not sure what is causing your pain? The My Symptoms page walks through common causes by body area.
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