45 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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

The invention discloses a protection device for applying intracavity after-loading treatment to gynecological malignant tumors. The protection device comprises a fixing plate, a threaded sleeve, an avoiding hole, a sliding column, a fixing frame A, a water injection blocking bag A, a fixing block, a T-shaped column, a threaded rod, a connecting frame, a fixing frame B, a water injection blocking bag B, a Y-shaped water pipe and a water pump. According to the protection device for applying intracavity after-loading treatment to gynecological malignant tumors, firstly, through the ingenious design of an expansion mechanism, the vagina area of a gynecological patient can be opened, and inspection and operation in the vagina are facilitated; the fixing effect is achieved in cooperation with the effect of the fixing frame; secondly, the bladder and rectum area of the patient can be well blocked and protected and the irradiation dose endangering organs can be reduced in cooperation with the effect of the liquid injection type water bag blocking structure, thereby ensuring after-loading treatment safety; and in addition, the problems that the accuracy of the irradiation dose of a target region is reduced, the repeatability is poor and the like due to the fact that the existing clinical gauze packing is prone to position inconsistency each time are solved, and finally popularization and application of gynecologic tumor treatment are facilitated.