It appears that your child has a “cryptorchid testicle” which is the medical term for undescended testicle. Most cryptorchid testicles descend spontaneously by 6 months therefore it is generally advised to wait until the child is 6 months in age before a surgical evaluation is undertaken. After 6 months, it is very unlikely for the… Continue reading My 3 month old son’s right testicle hasn’t come down yet. My pediatrician isn’t worried at this time but I am. Is there anything I can do?
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My gynecologist says I have a rectocele and it is causing me discomfort and incontienence. He thinks I should get surgery, but I don’t want that. What other options are there?
Rectoceles are relatively common in older women especially those who have had multiple vaginal births. It is a result of weakening in the tissue between the vagina and rectum causing the rectum to bulge into the vagina. This can result in a sensation of pelvic pressure, heaviness, constipation, and pelvic or back pain. The condition… Continue reading My gynecologist says I have a rectocele and it is causing me discomfort and incontienence. He thinks I should get surgery, but I don’t want that. What other options are there?