Embarrassing Bodies - Vagina problems explored
Wednesday, 30 April 2008
Continuing this special series as the Embarrassing Illnesses doctors aim to de-stigmatise common complaints that many people would rather ignore than take to their GP.
This show is dedicated to gynaecological issues as the three straight-talking doctors - Christian Jessen, Dawn Harper and Pixie McKenna - take their clinic to the streets of the UK, finding patients who desperately need their help.
Embarrassing Bodies features a case study of a mother who has experienced a vaginal and rectal prolapse following the birth of her large baby, and a woman who has spent the last 26 years putting up with urge incontinence.
Dr Pixie also meets a student whose condition of polycystic ovarian syndrome has given her excess hair on her face, back and chest.
Tonight's programme also gives advice and information on commonplace conditions such as the menopause, discharge, painful periods and STIs.
The show hopes to raise awareness of potentially life-threatening symptoms that are often ignored because they're in a private part of the body.
The GPs encourage viewers to examine themselves at home and give guidance for self-examination.
The doctors use a 7ft giant inflatable vagina to help to educate women about their bodies and also demonstrate how women should check themselves for vulva cancer.
This episode is on CHANNEL 4, Wednesday 30 April 2008 @ 9-10pm.
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