Hymen and Virginity Testing: Is this the Membrane of Honor?
EID Mubarak! Let's talk about the hymen and virginity testing: IS this the membrane of honor? Eid Mubarak to all my friends, families, and followers who may be celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan. I have been a little MIA during this month...
Blue Balls, Blue Vulva–is This a Thing? GynoGirl Answers.
So, I guess recently there was a TikTok video that went viral about blue balls. I am not on TikTok as it would serve as an embarrassment to my kids (apparently) and would probably lead to marital problems, because it is such a great time-suck...
Brown Girls and PCOS
I’ve mentioned before, I am the daughter of South Asian (includes Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka,Maldives, Bhutan and Bangladesh) immigrants and practice in downtown Chicago. I proudly treat all races, religions and ethnicities. We all know representation matters and so does cultural sensitivity. Much of...
Gynogirl Reacts to Vagisil ® Controversy: Vaginal Health and Menstrual Shaming
Recently, Vagisil unleashed a new product into the market of feminine hygiene--and I am not speaking of sanitary pads, tampons or cups. The new OMV ® line targets teenage girls with their wipes, wash and serum products. The feminine hygiene industry is a multi-billion dollar...
Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause and Effective Treatments
Vaginal Atrophy- In the best sense the word "atrophy" means to waste away. In our worst connotation it means to shrivel, deteriorate or become a vestigial during evolution. Dear Lord, is this what we want to think of the vagina for almost half the women...
Menopause Symptoms and Depression Awareness
Today I want to discuss an important topic that many of my patients face or will inevitably face in their lifetime- Menopause. Brace yourself, because Menopause is coming! When I used to think about menopause, I thought about old age, sagging skin, dryness, and generally emotional time...