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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a medical condition where the man is unable to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. ED can be a tremendous source of embarrassment, but if you have it, know that you’re not alone. It affects about 30 million American men. So what’s the...

Chronic pain is defined as any pain lasting 12 weeks or more, even in the absence of painful stimuli. It can have many causes and be debilitating, no matter the cause. You need relief, but what can you try if conservative treatments don’t work? At Viva Health, board-certified OB/GYN Dr....

Today, we take intravenous (IV) infusions for granted, but the field is pretty much a newcomer, medicinewise. The basic idea of using the veins to inject fluids into the body dates well back to the 1660s, when we see the first recorded attempt of a blood transfusion.  It wasn’t until...

Middle age is a time of increased wisdom, emotional growth, and, yes, hormonal change. Whether it’s menopause for women or andropause for men, your hormones are in flux. It affects your bodily functions, sends you on an emotional roller coaster, and torpedoes your sex drive. Fortunately, hormone replacement therapy, including...

As you age, your skin loses key proteins that give it strength and tone, leading to wrinkles, creases, and lax tissue on your face, neck, hands, and other body parts — including your vaginal tissue. Vaginal tissue is especially prone to both atrophy and laxity as you go through perimenopause...

You may think that intravenous (IV) therapy is a recent invention, but the basic idea of using veins to introduce fluids into the body has been around since the 1660s, when we have the first record of an attempted blood transfusion.  The trauma that defined the two world wars in the...

The plantar fascia is a thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot from the back of your heel to the base of your toes. This band stretches like a bowstring to help maintain your arch, among other functions.  If the fascia becomes inflamed, the resulting condition...

Vulvodynia is a chronic pain condition affecting the vulva, the area on the outside of a woman’s genitals. It lasts more than three months and has no clearly identifiable cause, such as an infection or a skin disorder.  This pain may lead to sexual dysfunction and negatively impact quality of life....

If you’re constantly running to the bathroom or afraid you won’t make it in time, you’re not alone. Frequent urination and urinary incontinence are common urological complaints.  More than 4 in 10 women 65 years and older are affected by incontinence, but it can happen at any age. It affects men too....

Sex is an important part of a happy, healthy life. If you struggle with low libido, though, getting motivated enough for a sexual encounter may not seem worth the effort. At Viva Health, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Aleksander J. Bodnar and his team understand how difficult it can be to struggle...

Middle age is a time of great emotional growth and hormonal change. Whether you’re a woman going through menopause or a man going through andropause, your hormones are in flux. It affects your body functions and can send you on an emotional roller coaster. Fortunately, you have options, including bioidentical...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse. It can cause embarrassment, leading to performance anxiety, which leads to more difficulty and more embarrassment.  However, there’s no need to be ashamed. ED’s a common condition, affecting about 30 million American men. The...

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus, with more than 200 types known. Of these, about 40 can infect your genital area — vulva, vagina, cervix, rectum, anus, penis, and scrotum — and your mouth and throat. The genital HPV types spread during sexual contact and cause the most common sexually...

Chronic back pain, defined as pain lasting 12 weeks or more, has many causes. It can be debilitating, no matter the cause, so you want and need relief. But what can you try if conservative treatments don’t work? At Viva Health, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Aleksander J. Bodnar offers his patients...

Sex is a normal, healthy part of life; it should never hurt. Some conditions, though, can cause painful intercourse. It’s important to be aware of these, so you know when to seek medical help. At Viva Health, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Aleksander J. Bodnar and his staff know how important a healthy sex...

Learning how to control your bladder is an important step in growing up. What happens, though, when you’re all grown up and find yourself running to the restroom every few minutes? Or worse, when you can’t make it in time?  Embarrassment, shame, and guilt probably come to mind, but they...

You know ultrasound can give you a glimpse of an unborn baby, but that’s not all it can do. The same sound waves that reveal fetal growth and movements and provide other diagnostic imaging also can be a powerful anti-aging treatment. At Viva Wellness Medical Group in San Diego, California,...

One of the building blocks of your body is proteins, made up of amino acids strung together. Your DNA contains the code for the proper amino acid sequence for each individual protein. Proteins have a variety of purposes, including structural, hormonal, and enzymatic (help chemical reactions run much faster). Peptides...

Modern intravenous (IV) therapy is less than a century old, but the basic idea of injecting fluids into the body through veins has been around since the 1660s, when we have the first recorded attempt at a blood transfusion.  The devastating impact of the two world wars in the 20th century...

Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse, can be a source of embarrassment, but it’s not uncommon. ED affects about 30 million American men. It’s also rarely a standalone condition, usually occurring as a symptom of other health problems. The one good...

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women around the world, according to the World Health Organization.  It was once one of the most common reasons for cancer death in American women, but with the increased use of the Pap test and human papillomavirus (HPV) screening, it’s now...

You may think that urinary incontinence is a taboo topic, but a lack of bladder control is something a large part of the population faces. The more you know, the faster you can seek effective treatment for it.  Older women are the hardest hit group, with estimates of more than...

Your sexual health is an important part of your life. If your vaginal tissue is lax or dry, sex may be uncomfortable or downright painful, and your enjoyment may suffer. Don’t worry, though, radiofrequency (RF) energy can be just the thing to rev up your sex life. At Viva Health...

If you’re a woman going through menopause, or a man going through andropause, your hormones are in a state of flux. This affects all aspects of your body, and it can send you on an emotional roller coaster. One way to diminish the effects of these “changes of life” is...

What do fine lines, wrinkles, fatigue, and memory loss have in common? They’re all signs that you’re getting older. Can you do anything to halt the signs of aging? Absolutely! At Viva Health Group, with locations in Clifton and Linden, New Jersey, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Aleksander J. Bodnar and the...

Erectile dysfunction (ED) occurs when a man either can’t achieve an erection or can’t maintain one long enough to engage in sexual intercourse. While this can be a source of embarrassment, it’s not uncommon; one study found that about 52% of men experience some form of ED. At Viva Health,...

As you get older, your skin loses strength and tone, which leads to wrinkles, creases, and lax tissue on your face, neck, hands, and other parts of your body — including your vaginal tissue. Vaginal tissue is especially prone to atrophy and laxity as you reach perimenopause and pass through...

As women enter menopause and their post-reproductive years, and as men enter andropause during middle age, their bodies undergo a lot of changes, many of them unwanted.  One thing that both men and women experience is weight gain. Without enough estrogen to keep the body reproductive-ready, or testosterone to pack...

Sexual health matters; it’s an important part of your overall health. If you’re having problems with the form or function of your vaginal tissues, it’s important to address them with your doctor. At Viva Health, board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Aleksander J. Bodnar offers vaginal rejuvenation procedures that can ease uncomfortable symptoms...

Anti-aging treatments aren’t just a collection of procedures and therapies to make you look young — they’re a way to convince your body you’re younger than the number of years on the clock.  With the right treatments, you’re not only able to show off glowing skin, but you can improve...

Sexual dysfunctions are anything but rare, and their causes are diverse. In America, about 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men report some level of sexual dysfunction. Despite numbers this high, sexual dysfunction feels like a taboo subject, even at the doctor's office. We want to change that...

If you struggle with vulva pain, it can be a sign of vulvodynia, a type of chronic pain. The onset of vulvodynia can occur early in childhood or puberty, or it begins with or after an infection. Sometimes there’s no apparent trigger. Often the pain is limited to a small...

Vaginal dryness occurs when its natural moisture content is reduced. Additionally, the blood circulation in the vagina plays a decisive role in ensuring adequate moisture. Therefore, a lack of blood circulation is often another indirect trigger of vaginal dryness.  Vaginal dryness is normal in some circumstances, such as when you’re...

Did you know hormones are an important part of your biology well past puberty and the trying teen years? Hormones regulate many of your body functions, including your metabolism, immune system, mood, and libido.  When your hormones aren’t balanced, your health is at risk, and aging can trigger these imbalances...

Did you know that acoustic waves have the power to transform your body? FDA-approved acoustic wave therapy offers a non-invasive, pain-free way to treat many health conditions, including chronic pain. If you’ve struggled with chronic pain that traditional therapies haven’t resolved, Aleksander Bodnar, MD, and our team at Viva Health...

If you’re lucky, you’re aging every day. But time doesn’t have to leave its mark on your face. We offer a host of noninvasive anti-aging treatments to help you look younger, have more energy, and improve your memory. At Viva Health Group, board-certified OB/GYN and anti-aging specialist Aleksander J. Bodnar,...

You probably don’t think much about urination when you only pee a few times a day. But when urination becomes a frequent activity, it preys on your mind and body.  Urination is the main way your body removes waste fluids. Urine contains uric acid, urea, toxins, and water, which your...

You eat well. You exercise regularly. You get plenty of sleep. Still, you have little energy and are easily distracted. If only there were a natural way to give you some oomph, work with your body, and respect your time. There is! An intravenous (IV) infusion could be the answer....

If you’re a man struggling with low testosterone levels, you’re not alone. Low testosterone affects about 2 in 100 American men, who suffer the loss of muscle mass, energy, sleep, and sex drive.  We don’t have to tell you that your testosterone levels and libido are highest when you’re in...

If you have trouble getting and maintaining an erection, you’re not alone. Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects as many as 76.5% of men worldwide. Unfortunately, many sufferers can’t separate ED fact from fiction. That’s where we can help. Aleksander J. Bodnar, MD, at Viva Health Group wants you to live a...