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Acupuncture May Help Women with Vulvodynia

Women with vulvodynia feel a chronic pain in their vulva - the outside portion of their genitals. Medication, nerve blocks, and physical therapy can be used to treat the condition, but acupuncture might be another option, according to new research published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine.

Researchers worked with 36 women suffering from vulvodynia. The women's average age was 35. Half received 5 weeks of treatment with an acupuncture protocol specifically designed for vulvodynia. The other half were put on a waiting list and received treatment after the study period. 

Before and after the study, all of the women filled out questionnaires so that the researchers could track their progress.

After five weeks, the treated women reported less pain and better sexual function than the women who had no treatment. 

The effectiveness of the treatment over the long term still needs to be studied, however.

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What to Expect at Your First Visit with the Gynecologist

Most women don't feel enthusiastic about seeing their gynecologist. If you've never been before (or haven't gone in a while), you might feel a little nervous. After all, the doctor is examining a private area and you may be asked some very personal questions. And you might have heard about negative experiences from your friends. 

How can you calm your anxiety? One way is to know what to expect ahead of time. Check out our latest blog post to learn why it's important to have this checkup, what typically happens during the appointment, and how you can make your visit go more smoothly. 

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Prostate Cancer Surgery Can Affect Both Partners

Surgery is often used to treat prostate cancer, but it can affect the sex lives of both men and women, Swiss researchers say.

They gathered information from 21 heterosexual couples, who completed questionnaires before the male partner had surgery (robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy) and again six months later. 

They found that if a man developed sexual problems after surgery, his partner often did, too. However, their relationships remained strong, for the most part.

Couples who had trouble with intercourse still found ways to be intimate. 

The study was recently published in the International Journal of Impotence Research. Please click here for more details.

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