Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are leveraging the power of machine learning to improve X-ray-guided pelvic fracture surgery, an operation to treat an injury commonly sustained during car ...

When Brittany Mahomes recently advised moms to take care of their pelvic floors, she raised awareness of a condition that is more common than many young women realize. “Women don’t get educated about ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among women with a previous cesarean section, those who underwent vaginal delivery instead of another cesarean ...

An external pelvic fixator is a surgical procedure that stabilizes a broken hip or pelvic bone. A surgeon will use small screws, pins, and carbon fiber bars to stabilize the fracture. Doctors may use ...

A urogynecologist treats conditions specifically related to the pelvic floor. If you experience leakage after coughing, sneezing, or laughing, it may be time to make an appointment. A urogynecologist ...

Credit: Getty Images A recent study is the first to examine the association between pelvic inflammation and prostate cancer biology and outcomes. Findings from a first-of-its-kind study implicate ...

As with any surgery, it carries the risk of complications such as infection, reaction to the anesthetic, surgical injury and blood clots. Birth planning with your pelvic floor in mind There are pros ...

A pessary is a device that manages pelvic organ prolapse without surgery. You insert the device into your vagina, where it supports your uterus, vagina, bladder, or rectum. Some types of pessaries ...

Your pelvic floor muscles undergo many changes throughout life, such as after childbirth and during menopause. In some cases, these muscles and surroun ...

To protect your sexual function, it’s vital to discuss your sex life, even if that feels awkward. By Rachel E. Gross Any medical procedure on the outer genitals carries some risk to sexual function.