47 results about "Vaginal area" patented technology

The vaginal cleansing swab is utilized by females for cleansing of the vaginal area. The swab consists of an angled applicator shaft with a moisture-absorbent end piece on one end comprised of a dome-shaped tip and three disc-like portions, having a convex cross-section and with the outer diameters of the disc-like portions increasing in size toward a dome-shaped tip. The design of the vaginal cleansing swab provides for easy insertion into and cleansing of the vaginal area.

A menstrual cycle monitoring apparatus 100 that determines a menstrual cycle of a user is composed of: a clock unit 103 that measures a usage quantity (i.e., a cleansing time period taken from when a bidet switch 111 is pressed to when a stop switch 113 is pressed) of the bidet apparatus 116 that cleanses the vaginal area; a memory unit 104 that accumulates a history of the measured usage quantity for each date; and a menstrual cycle determining unit 105 that determines the menstrual cycle of the user on the basis of the history of the usage quantity accumulated in the memory unit 104.

An article of clothing (30) includes a body-encircling portion (32) having right and left leg portions (34 and 36), and a crotch portion (38). The crotch portion includes a first flap (40) and a second flap (42). Each flap has a free edge (44 and 46) distal from the corresponding right and left leg portions. The crotch portion is positionable between open and closed positions by opening and closing the first and second flaps. When the crotch portion is in an open position, a gap is created in the crotch area between the free edges of the flaps. When the crotch portion is in the closed position, the first and second flaps overlap to form a covering (54) for an external vaginal area of the user. This covering for the external vaginal area of the user is anatomically-compatible.

A disposable cover for the opposed blades of a vaginal speculum comprises a tube of sheet plastic or elastomeric material having an opening at one end of the tube to receive the opposed blades of a speculum and pouches adjacent to the open opposite end of the tube for receiving the tips of the speculum blades to prevent rolling back of the sheet tube during vaginal inspection. The ends of the tube adjacent to the pouches terminate in resilient pointed tips to ease insertion of the covered blades in the vaginal area. The sheet cover is preferably prelubricated for ease of use and to eliminate excess lubricant interfering with cervical cytology results or microbiology studies.

A disposable cover for the opposed blades of a vaginal speculum comprises a tube of sheet plastic or elastomeric material having an opening at one end of the tube to receive the opposed blades of a speculum and pouches adjacent to the open opposite end of the tube for receiving the tips of the speculum blades to prevent rolling back of the sheet tube during vaginal inspection. The ends of the tube adjacent to the pouches terminate in resilient pointed tips to ease insertion of the covered blades in the vaginal area. The sheet cover is preferably prelubricated for ease of use and to eliminate excess lubricant interfering with cervical cytology results or microbiology studies.

In certain embodiments, the present invention is directed to the use of soothing agents to relieve mild irritation and / or enhance the overall soothing, comfort or refreshing feel of mucosal membranes of the eye, oral cavity, otic, nose, throat or vaginal area. The present invention further relates to compositions, articles and methods for masking or reducing the irritant properties of sensory compounds, such as terpenes and / or phenolic agents.

A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises a panty having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material.

A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises a panty having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material.

This invention relates to a new more effective method for problems such as hemorrhoids, vulvo-vaginitis, or similar problems. The reason is that the applicant has observed that the regular dressings and medicated gauzes, the medications will be absorbed by the gauze and may diffuse and contaminate the opposing dress or underwear. Also, when used over places such as abscess, and areas that needs drainage, the pressure over the wound may prevent proper draining. In other cases such as hemorrhoids, the problem is both internal and external, which is also true about vaginitis in which case the involvement is the infection and inflammation of both the inner female organ and the external genitalia. In these circumstances using the medication internally may not be effective for the external problems, but it may also cause contamination of the adjacent areas of the body and underwear as well. For such reasons this new method of medicine application is introduced which will help the treatment and will keep the underwear clean. In this method a special medicated pad is used in which this pad has a non-permeable protective plastic cover outside to prevent the medication from diffusing from the medicated pad and contaminating the skin of the area. The inner medicated part would help the area to heal so that the skin of the area would be treated in the center and would not contaminate the outside as well. Importantly, the surface of this pad may have raised spots to work as a means of massaging the skin or parts of the mucosa. Also, this application introduces new units that are to be used in the anal or vaginal area and that utilize special piece made of a central piece covered with a layer of absorbent or a media that will hold the medication will be mesh or a body of sponge that is inserted into the anal area or vagina to allow its medicated surface to function properly. This piece will be connected to the center of a special medicated pad as mentioned above in order to a treat the outside inflamed area as well. This pad is chosen since it has protective cover outside that prevents a contamination of the skin, as well as an inner part that provides medication to the neighboring skin or mucosa. It is believed that these units can also be used in other cases for special dressings as well. The claims will be provided with regular application.

A non-surgical method for improving both the external pubic appearance and the internal vaginal tightness of a female patient in a single procedure includes providing a cosmetic skin-tightening device having a wand having a tip that applies heating energy to skin collagen, where the wand is shaped such that the tip can be inserted into the patient's vagina. During the procedure, the wand is alternately passed over the external pubic skin and inserted into the patient's vagina, thereby tightening both the pubic and vaginal regions during a single procedure while preventing overheating of any one area. The heat energy can be conductively transmitted heat or a radiated energy such as infra-red, laser, or radio frequency energy. A disposable sleeve can be applied over the wand to facilitate cleaning and sterilization after use. A vaginal lubricant and / or ultrasound gel can be applied.

A surgical drape allows access to a vaginal area during cesarean sections without breaking a sterile field. The drape comprises a base sheet defined by an incision panel that overlays a peritoneal region, where the cesarean section primarily occurs; and a vagina panel that overlays a vaginal area. The incision panel has a transparent polymer film panel for viewing the incision. A collection pouch catches bodily fluids. The vagina panel enables sterile manipulation of the vagina while performing the cesarean section. The vagina panel is defined by a viewing pane for viewing the vaginal region through the base sheet. A sleeve extends through a hole in the viewing pane to manipulate the vaginal region and a baby. The sleeve is configured to allow insertion of a hand through an open end, and then manipulate the vaginal region with a closed end without breaking a sterile field.

This invention relates to aqueous buffered compositions and methods for lowering vaginal pH and reducing the level of self-perceived vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

This invention relates to aqueous buffered compositions and methods for lowering vaginal pH and reducing the level of self-perceived vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

The opening area of the vagina contains most of its nerve endings; this area is generally much more sensitive to pressure than the inner two-thirds of the vagina. This portion of the vagina is also more constricted than the inner two-third of the vaginal area. When dilated, such as during a vaginal examination, pressure on and near the vaginal opening may increase pressure upon the adjacent urethral opening and the pubic bone, causing increased discomfort without providing additional expansion of the area. The middle area of the vagina is more dilatable, has fewer nerve endings, and more readily deforms when pressure is applied. The disclosed speculum is intended to place little pressure on the somewhat constricted vaginal opening and allow for increased expansion through the middle area, resulting in less discomfort to the patient during examination and maximized viewing area. A speculum and method of use are disclosed. Embodiments of speculum include upper and lower speculum blades. The upper blade may include a relatively wide paddle portion configured to provide a vaginal opening support surface when the speculum is in an open orientation. Another embodiment may include an upper speculum blade with a proximal portion located near the speculum handle which is stepped downward from a distal portion. The proximal portion preferably is configured to expand the vaginal opening less, while distal portion is configured to provide increased dilation or expansion to the vaginal middle area.

Embodiments of the present invention provide for methods of cleaning and disinfecting the vaginal area using electrolyzed water. The electrolyzed water may be applied to both the interior and exterior of the vaginal area. A particularly preferred embodiment provides for the application of Type C water to the vaginal area. Additional preferred embodiments provide for the application of Type B water to the vaginal area followed by the application of Type A water or Type C water to the vaginal area.

A postpartum pad for efficiently soothing and healing a woman's perineal area after birth. The postpartum pad generally includes a pad including at least one reservoir portion, wherein the at least one reservoir portion extends within an upper surface of the pad and a liquid extract used for healing or soothing of wounds positioned within the reservoir portion. At least a portion of the pad is comprised of an absorbent material to absorb up any excess liquid extract or fluid from the perineal and / or vaginal area of the woman.

A ladies' visual privacy garment presents a smooth appearance over the vaginal area. The garment comprises clothing having a crotch portion provided with a layer of thin, flexible semi-rigid material that presents a smooth outer surface and overlies the vaginal area of the wearer, and a second layer of absorbent material.

The invention relates to measurement of X-ray radiation and in particular relates to a method for generating a distribution image used for observing cervix tumour radiotherapy total dose. The method comprises the following steps of: firstly dividing a source applicator region of an HDR CT (high-dose-rate brachytherapy computed tomography) image containing a source applicator to obtain a binary mask image; carrying out shrinkage distortion and interpolation on the HDR CT image by utilizing the mask image; then registering by taking the HDR CT image as a reference image and an IMRT CT (intensity modulated radiation therapy computed tomography) containing no source applicator as a floating image, and deforming the IMRT CT image and an IMRT dose distribution image by utilizing the deformation field; then amplifying a vagina region of the deformed IMRT CT image; then registering by taking the IMRT CT image as a floating image and the HDR CT image with the source applicator region to be an air CT value as a reference image; deforming the IMRT dose distribution image with the amplified vagina region by utilizing the deformation field; and finally superposing the deformation result on the a HDR dose distribution image and fusing the deformation result with the HDR CT image. By using the image generated by the method, the total dose of radiation on a patient suffering from cervix tumour can be accurately evaluated.

A razor device may include a finger attachment component comprising a shell. An attachment mechanism may connect to the shell. A razor component having a body and at least one blade attached to the body may attach to the side of the shell of the finger attachment component. The device may further include a fastener disposed along a first end of the attachment component. The device may allow a user to shave with better control, more safety, and a shorter amount of time versus a standard razor. The razor device may be used for hard to reach areas, such as the vaginal area.

This invention relates to aqueous buffered compositions and methods for lowering vaginal pH and reducing the level of self-perceived vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

Methods and systems for killing or inhibiting pathogens present in treatments area including but not limited to the nasal cavity, the vaginal area, and the anal area. The methods feature introducing a substrate with an antimicrobial metal into the treatment area. The substrate may be coated, lined, plated, or clad with the antimicrobial metal, either partially or entirely. Or, the substrate itself may be an antimicrobial metal. Antimicrobial metals include but are not limited to copper, zinc, silver, gold, and certain metal alloys. The step of directly contacting the substrate with antimicrobial metal to the treatment area kills or inhibits present pathogens. The antimicrobial metal may leave a trace amount of residue, which may continue to kill or inhibit pathogens after the system has been removed from the treatment area or penetrate into deeper layers of the treatment area.

An underwear assembly has a front section, a rear section, side sections that connect the front section and the rear section along the sides of the front and rear sections, and a crotch section that connects the front section and the rear section at the bottom of the front and rear sections, the crotch section having a front lining positioned adjacent the front section which includes a pocket. A vibrator is positioned inside the pocket of the crotch section for stimulating the vaginal area of a woman.

A topical cream to be applied to the clitoris and hood of the vaginal area to create an intense libido and drive for orgasm. The cream comprises a base cream having from about 9.5% to about 10%, by volume, of a steroid, based upon the total volume of the cream. Preferably, at least about 1% to about 10% by volume, of the steroid, based on the total volume of the cream. The topical cream may, also, include from about 0.1% to about 2.0%, by volume, of oxytocin. The addition of the small amount thereof enhances the efficacy of the cream.

This invention relates to anhydrous compositions and methods of maintaining healthy vaginal pH to control vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

The present invention relates to a surface expression vector for HPV vaccine preparation including a gene that encodes an antigen protein related to the occurrence of human papilloma virus tumors, connected with: a composite gene with repE mutation gene having the amino sequence of sequence No. 1, a promoter, a poly-gamma-glutamate synthetase complex, and a poly-gamma-glutamate synthetase complex gene. The recombinant lactobacillus of the present invention that has been transformed into a surface expression vector of the antigen protein of the human papilloma virus, and the composition using the same, may be utilized as a treatment vaccine for cervical cancer and directly applied to the cervical or vaginal area, so that it has very economical effects.

This invention relates to anhydrous compositions and methods of maintaining healthy vaginal pH to control vaginal odor. Such compositions may be applied to the vaginal area to lower vaginal pH and assist in maintaining such pH over a period of time.

A handheld ultrasound device and corresponding method, including devices and methods for restoring a vulvovaginal region of a user. Generally, a handheld ultrasound device includes a device body coupled to an acoustic coupler and a handle. The device body further includes an internal component including an ultrasonic transducer, an energy delivery element, and circuitry for controlling the ultrasonic output. In a particular example, a method of using a handheld ultrasound device includes: engaging tissue in a vulvovaginal region and tissue around the vulvovaginal region with an energy delivery element; applying ultrasonic energy from the energy delivery element to vulvovaginal tissue through an acoustic coupler; and affecting measurable parameters associated with vulvovaginal reconstitution.

The present disclosure provides applicators adapted to or configured to deliver a product therefrom. The applicators can be particularly designed for delivery to certain body parts of the human body, such as to the vaginal area. The applicator can comprise a housing formed of a substantially continuous wall extending along a longitudinal housing axis between a base end and an application end, the substantially continuous wall defining: a base segment extending from the base end toward the applicator end; a delivery segment extending from the applicator end toward the base end; and a compression segment interconnecting the base segment and the delivery segment. The housing can define a substantially hollow interior configured for retaining a product for delivery through the delivery segment.

A protective barrier for preventing the spread of disease and the exchange of fluids between partners during oral sex is disclosed. The device, system and method may include a first portion having an area approximate to the vaginal area of a user and a second portion having a cylindrical shape with an open proximate end and a closed distal end, wherein the second portion is attached to a central portion of the first portion at the proximate end and extends into the vagina of the user.