This week's poll focuses on vaginal dilation for treatment of various sexual concerns.
Stay tuned for the upcoming article, "Vaginal Dilators 101: Basic suggestions for the health care professional," which will be published in the November issue of Contemporary OB/GYN.
Do you recommend vaginal dilation to patients with pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, and/or patients who recently received gender-confirming surgery?
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