Iron Health, a tech-enabled, virtual care partner that empowers OB/GYNs and their patients, has launched to support better outcomes across a woman’s healthcare journey. The company serves as an extension of the OB/GYN practice by giving patients quick access to their own personal primary and specialty care team. The fragmentation between OB/GYN, primary, specialty, behavioral, and wellness care has been a longstanding…
It’s no secret that stress can take a toll on both our mental and physical health. But did you know that it can also affect the muscles in your pelvic area, including those around your vagina? Stress can cause the vaginal muscles to become tense, tight, and even painful. Fortunately, there are several ways to relax these muscles and help reduce discomfort.…
Vaginismus is a condition that affects many different women from all walks of life. It is a condition that can have a notable impact on their quality of life, characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that can make vaginal penetration painful or impossible. Vaginismus affects around 2 in every 1,000 people, and medical professionals believe as many as 1 in 2 people with…
Estrogen is a sex hormone that plays a crucial role in a woman’s body. Namely, it is required for the development of the female reproductive system. People will naturally have different levels of estrogen in their bodies. Not to mention, a person’s estrogen level will fluctuate at different points in their life. For instance, they will rise and fall at different stages…
When it comes to birth control, there are so many different options out there for women to use. If you don’t particularly like being on the pill, using a copper IUD, or other available birth control methods, then you can try using a vaginal ring. If you are not sure what this is, or how to properly insert one for the best…
The vagina is a very sensitive ecosystem. It is self-cleansing, and has its own pH balance. When this balance is thrown off, it can lead to various afflictions and infections such as BV or a yeast infection. When your vagina feels different, is itching, dry, or causing you discomfort, it can really impact your life and wellbeing. I think everyone who has experienced…
Bacterial vaginosis – abbreviated to BV – is a common infection that affects the vagina that affects women of reproductive age. It happens when there is an imbalance in the natural bacteria that live in the vagina, allowing harmful bacteria to take over. BV can cause unpleasant symptoms such as odor, itching, or vaginal discharge, and can be a frustrating condition to…
The vagina is a pretty remarkable thing. Among its many talents is the ability to self-clean. Leave the vagina to its own devices and it will generally flush out the bad to keep itself in good condition. The vulva might not clean itself, but warm water is all you need to stay fresh. Intimate washes claim differently. Intimate washes are often marketed…
