My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Nidhi Gupta, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
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- Understanding Infertility
General References
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Menopause and Vaginal Dryness
During menopause, many women experience more vaginal dryness than before. We suspect this is caused by the lowered levels of estrogen in your body. Vaginal dryness can cause:
- Itchiness
- Irritation
- Vaginal infections for some women
- Uncomfortable or even painful sex
Suggestions:
There are different ways to treat vaginal dryness:
- Vaginal lubricants. Use one of the many non-hormonal lubricants available without a prescription, such as K-Y jelly, Lubrin inserts, or Moist Again. Some lubricants are water-based, and must be applied every time you have intercourse. Others need to be applied just two or three times a week.
- Estrogen cream, tablets, or the ring. If symptoms are severe, some women find that estrogen cream, applied vaginally, may increase muscle tone and lubrication. Other women prefer the estrogen ring for increased lubrication.
If you have an emergency medical condition, call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. An emergency medical condition is any of the following: (1) a medical condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in serious jeopardy to your health or body functions or organs; (2) active labor when there isn't enough time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery, or if transfer poses a threat to your (or your unborn child's) health and safety, or (3) a mental disorder that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity such that either you are an immediate danger to yourself or others, or you are not immediately able to provide for, or use, food, shelter, or clothing, due to the mental disorder.
This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.