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Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles and are important as women age. As the pelvic floor muscle weakens over time, the uterus, bladder and bowel can descend and create a bulge into the vagina. This is called pelvic organ prolapse. Fortunately, Kegel exercises are easy to do. Disclaimer:

OVERVIEW If you're tired of routinely shaving, waxing, or plucking your unwanted hair, you may want to consider laser hair reduction. One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed by board-certified dermatologists. What is Laser Hair Reduction? Laser hair reduction is a standard cosmetic procedure

OVERVIEW Lip injections are one of the most common dermal, or skin, fillers. According to a 2017 American Society of Plastic Surgeons report, lip injection demand increased 312% between 2000 and 2017. Celebrities and pop culture stars are often rumored to have lip injections to create fuller-looking

LSIL, or low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, is an abnormal Pap smear finding that indicates mildly abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix. In the majority of cases, LSIL will resolve over time without treatment. However, in some patients, this mild abnormality can progress to cancer and

A low-lying placenta is one with the placental edge ending within 2 cm of the internal cervical os. The diagnosis is often made at the 20 week fetal anatomy ultrasound. Fortunately, the vast majority of low-lying placenta diagnoses resolve as the pregnancy progresses. Disclaimer: The information on

Mastalgia is the medical term for breast pain and it is a common condition in women. Breast pain can be cyclic or noncyclic, unilateral or bilateral, and may be asscoiated with fibrocystic changes of the breast. Various causes of breast pain include hormonal fluctuations, fibroadenomas, cysts, and duct

Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast that usually involves an infection caused by a bacteria. It generally occurs within the first three months of nursing, but can also occur in women who are not breastfeeding. Symptoms include breast pain, swelling, thickening of breast tissue, skin redness and/or

OVERVIEW If you notice a sudden unevenness in skin tone with darker or darkened patches of skin, you may have a common skin condition known as melasma. If melasma has you feeling less confident about your appearance, scheduling an appointment with a board-certified dermatologist can help you correctly

OVERVIEW Also sometimes referred to as a "pregnancy mask," melasma is a skin disorder that results in irregularly shaped dark-brown or shadow-like patches of skin on your face and neck. Melasma most often occurs on your cheeks, chin, forehead, jaws, and neck. What are the Causes of Melasma? You're more

Menopause is a natural process and symptoms will vary greatly among women. It is defined as not having your menstrual cycles for one year. The median age of menopause is 51. The menopausal transition, or perimenopause, may occur many years before the final menstrual cycle. Symptoms that may occur during