Tag: pelvic health

Unlocking the Secrets of a Flat Pelvis: Exploring Pelvic Health and Function

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– The shape of the pelvis can impact the ease or difficulty of vaginal birth.
– There are four main pelvis types: gynecoid, android, anthropoid, and platypelloid.
– The most favorable pelvis type for a vaginal birth is the gynecoid pelvis.
– The android pelvis can make labor difficult, potentially requiring a C-section.
– The anthropoid pelvis is narrower than the gynecoid pelvis and labor may last longer for pregnant women with this pelvis type.
– The platypelloid pelvis shape can make vaginal birth difficult, often resulting in the need for a C-section.
– Hormones released during pregnancy relax pelvic joints and ligaments, aiding in labor and delivery.
– Factors beyond pelvis shape can affect the ability to give birth vaginally.
– Various health conditions can affect the pelvis and surrounding muscles, including flat pelvis, pelvic organ prolapse, sacroiliitis, osteitis pubis, and pelvic fractures.
– It is recommended to speak with a doctor if there are concerns about how the shape of the pelvis might affect childbirth, as well as if there are persistent or recurring pain or pressure in the pelvic area, problems with urinary or fecal incontinence, pain during sex or while using the bathroom, and feeling like something is coming out of or bulging from the vagina.

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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention Measures

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– Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs
– PID is often caused by STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea
– Other non-sexually transmitted infections can also cause PID
– Factors that increase the risk of PID include having an untreated STD, having multiple sex partners, having a partner with other sex partners, a history of PID, being sexually active and under the age of 25, douching, and using an intrauterine device for birth control
– To reduce the risk of getting PID, it is recommended to practice abstinence or have sex in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship and use condoms correctly
– There are no specific tests for PID, and diagnosis is based on medical history, physical examination, and other test results
– Symptoms of PID can include lower abdominal pain, fever, unusual discharge with a bad odor from the vagina, pain or bleeding during sex, burning sensation during urination, and bleeding between periods
– It is important to see a doctor if these symptoms occur, if there is a suspicion of an STD, or if there are any genital symptoms
– PID can be cured with early diagnosis and treatment, but damage to the reproductive system cannot be reversed
– It is crucial to complete the full course of antibiotics and inform recent sex partners for testing and treatment
– PID can be transmitted to a sexual partner, so it is important for both partners to receive treatment
– If PID is not treated early, it can lead to complications such as scar tissue formation in the fallopian tubes, which can cause blockages
– Other complications include ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb), infertility, and long-term pelvic or abdominal pain
– Ways to reduce the risk of getting PID include abstaining from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with a partner who has tested negative for STDs, and using latex condoms correctly
– Diagnosis of PID is usually based on medical history, physical examination, and other test results
– It is important to see a doctor if any symptoms of PID occur or if there is a suspicion of STD exposure
– PID can be cured if diagnosed early, but treatment cannot reverse damage already done to the reproductive system
– Partners should also be informed to get tested and treated for STDs
– Having had PID before increases the chances of getting it again
– Early treatment of PID can prevent complications such as the formation of scar tissue outside and inside the fallopian tubes, which can lead to tubal blockage

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