Pain
A New Look for Pelvic Exams
Ever wonder who invented the speculum, the handy tool used during pelvic exams to help open the walls of the vagina? History tells us that
Nicole Tammelleo, MA, LCSW
May 28, 2018
Category: Pain
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Pain
Vaginismus? Vulvodynia? What?
People ask all the time about the difference between Vulvodynia and Vaginismus, so here’s a brief explanation: Vulvodynia is chronic unexplained pain in the vulva
Cathleen Kneidl, RPA-C
May 24, 2018
Pain
Pelvic-Floor Therapy
As a professional working in the field of women’s sexual health at Maze, I wondered what impact the abuse perpetrated by Larry Nassar on USA
Helen Leff, LCSW
May 21, 2018
Education
May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month
Last year, the International Pelvic Pain Society designated May “Pelvic Pain Awareness Month”. Spreading this awareness and education about pelvic pain means a lot to
Nicole Tammelleo, MA, LCSW
May 14, 2018
Menopause
Why You Should Consider MonaLisa Touch
MonaLisa Touch is a laser treatment for postmenopausal vaginal atrophy, which is the thinning of the walls of the vagina caused by decreased estrogen levels.
Cathleen Kneidl, RPA-C
March 27, 2018
Pain
Painful Sex Can Last for Years, But it Doesn’t Have to. Finding the Right Provider is Key
Painful sex is one of the most common complaints that presents in our practice. There are a multitude of causes for painful sex such as,
Melissa Ferrara, MS, FNP-BC
March 13, 2018
Pain
Sex Should Not Hurt Physically or Emotionally in Anyway at Anytime
As more and more media attention is being brought to light about the prevalence of sexual assault, we are starting to see more coverage on
Nicole Tammelleo, MA, LCSW
March 6, 2018
Pain
What is Vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is an unexplained pain at the vaginal opening for greater than 3 months. Other terms are vulvar vestibulitis, vestibulodynia, or vulvar vestibulitis syndrome. Some
Cathleen Kneidl, RPA-C
February 13, 2018
Pain
Can a UTI Cause Chronic Vulvar Pain?
I was recently asked if a urinary tract infection could lead to chronic vulvar pain. A urinary tract infection is when bacteria invades the urinary
Cathleen Kneidl, RPA-C
January 30, 2018
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Vaginismus Success Story: A Patient’s Perspective
After working with women with vaginismus for almost 15 years, I have learned how isolating and alone this condition can make one feel. Women struggle
Melissa Ferrara, MS, FNP-BC
January 16, 2018
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