For many health conditions, prevention is the best way to minimize the impact on your daily living. That’s the principle behind a well-woman exam. Rather than a regular chore to endure, it’s an opportunity to keep ahead of potential health problems.
While urinary incontinence is a common problem after pregnancy and menopause, it’s not inevitable, and there are plenty of treatments that help. Incontinence isn’t a single issue though, so your solution depends on the nature of the problem.
While every woman’s experience with menopause is different, hot flashes and night sweats are common symptoms. For some, these are a minor inconvenience, while other women struggle to get their hot flashes under control.
Stress urinary incontinence is a common women’s issue stemming from weakened muscles in the urinary system. If you can’t exercise without taking measures to prevent urinary leakage, Bulkamid may be a long-term solution for you.
Common after menopause, vaginal atrophy may be the result of the decrease in natural estrogen production. But you don’t have to suffer: We offer a number of treatments for this condition.
While you may equate a well woman exam with a Pap smear, it goes far beyond that. It’s more about overall health and learning about your body, which often goes through profound changes over short periods of time.
Fecal incontinence can take you by surprise. If you’re like most people, you take the ability to control your bowel for granted. Once you lose that control, the demands of dealing with it dominate your life. But we have surgical solutions.
Overactive bladder arises from such conditions as menopause, diabetes, or neurological disorders. While the causes are varied, the embarrassments and life disruptions are the same. Axonics® therapy may be the answer.
Since approval for cosmetic use in 2002, Botox® has been a huge success. It’s a surprise to some to learn that Botox was originally developed to stop muscle spasms around the eyes, a property that also treats incontinence due to an overactive bladder.
Though menopause is a natural phase of a woman’s life, its effects can sometimes feel anything but natural. The decrease in estrogen production is the cause behind many of these problems, which vary in number and intensity depending on the woman.
For a woman, painful sex can happen for a wide range of reasons, whether physical, emotional, or psychological. Occasional issues are common, but when the problem becomes chronic, you may need medical help to find resolution.
While vaginal dryness can affect women of any age, it’s a commonly shared symptom for women who have reached menopause. Though it’s possible to manage mild symptoms yourself, some women may need a doctor to treat major cases.
The uterus suspends inside the pelvis through the combined efforts of ligaments, muscles, and other tissue. When these fail, the uterus can drop down, pressing into the vaginal canal, a common condition called uterine prolapse.
Urinary tract infections are common, particularly for women, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. Left untreated, UTIs have several potential complications, some of which can be serious enough to threaten your life.
Do you experience urinary incontinence? If so, help is available. However, treatment is dependent on the type you have. Read on to learn about the different types of incontinence.
The Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of certain kits for the repair of pelvic organ prolapse. These kits included synthetic mesh, prompting some confusion about its safety. However, the kits, not the mesh, are the issue.
It can be tempting to only go to the doctor when you feel sick. However, skipping well-woman exams can allow diseases and conditions to go undiagnosed, which can lead to serious health problems in the future. Read on to learn more.
A frequent and painful urge to urinate may not necessarily be due to a bladder infection. Interstitial cystitis has some of the same symptoms, but it’s a chronic condition and is usually unrelated to bladder infections. Read on to learn more.
As a woman, you likely already know the wide ranging effects that varying hormone levels can cause. Not only can a decline in estrogen cause physical conditions that contribute to painful sex, but the decline may also play a role in pain perception.
When hemorrhoids are severe enough to warrant surgery, there are potential complications and side effects. Fecal incontinence is one such problem, though it’s typically a temporary issue.
The pelvis is a busy place for women, and their reproductive lives can take a toll on the support tissues that hold their organs in place. Read on to learn the risk factors for uterine prolapse, the early warning signs, and the treatment options.
Do you have painful intercouse? If lubricants don’t help, there are many other treatment options available. Read on to learn what they are.
Chronic bladder pain can have a major impact on the life of someone who suffers from it. Read on to find out what can cause it and what can treat it.
Pelvic organ prolapse, in which pelvic organs shift or drop due to weakness in the supporting tissues, used to be treatable only though open surgery. Now there’s minimally invasive laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy. Read on to learn more.
Overactive bladder can cause urinary incontinence, incomplete urination, frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom, and other issues. Read on to learn what causes overactive bladder and how the condition can be treated.
Hot flashes can burn you up no matter what the weather is, but the hot temperatures of summer can make the experiences even worse. Read on to learn how to handle hot flashes during the summer.
As a woman goes through the many changes of life, these changes can have a negative impact on her vaginal health. That’s why we designed V-Revive, which blends cutting-edge technology and personalized care to restore sexual wellness.
You may be nervous about your first well woman examination. It’s an important part of maintaining your reproductive health throughout your life. Ease the apprehension by learning about what to expect during your first visit.
Hysterectomies are one of the most common surgeries performed on women. This is because the procedure can provide permanent relief from many disorders of the female reproductive system. Read on to learn more.
Sex shouldn’t hurt, but many women have a problem with it at some point in their lives. It’s a common symptom of menopause and other conditions, and it’s not a condition that you need to accept since there are treatments for it.
Since the 1940s, women have been benefiting from traditional hormone therapy to combat the symptoms of menopause. Now there’s bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Read on to learn what it is as well as its benefits.
Uterine prolapse can cause urinary and bowel issues while interfering with your overall comfort through the day. It can even affect your enjoyment of sex. Most women affected by uterine prolapse can benefit from a routine of Kegel exercises.
Accidental bowel leakage affects most people at some point in their lives, but it shouldn’t be a chronic condition. If you need treatment, there’s help. Lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery can reduce or eliminate the problem.
Not all of the effects of menopause are physical. Menopause, which is brought on by hormonal changes that occur at the end of a woman’s reproductive life, can also cause depression, mood swings, and other mental issues.
Urinary incontinence is a problem many women experience during pregnancy, and it can persist even after childbirth. Read on to learn the potential causes of postpartum incontinence.
Left untreated, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can cause kidney damage and even life-threatening system-wide infections. Read on to find out some of the causes of chronic UTIs.
Bladder pain is common. And while it may indicate a simple urinary tract infection, it can also reveal more serious conditions, such as interstitial cystitis or bladder cancer.
A hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus and sometimes the cervix, is a serious medical procedure. There are many things to think about before getting one. Keep reading to find out five reasons why a hysterectomy may be necessary.
Even when you’re feeling fine, skipping an annual well woman exam will put you at risk later. Early screenings can detect and prevent several types of cancer, and your visit is the ideal time to ask questions and learn more about your health.
Overactive bladder can quickly overtake your life. Struggling to control bladder leakage and planning every move around the availability of bathrooms can take the joy and spontaneity out of your life. Fortunately, Botox® offers a practical solution.
Painful sex not only affects your enjoyment, it can even interfere with your relationship. There are many factors, both physical and mental, that can contribute to this condition, medically called dyspareunia.
Vaginal mesh is a surgical treatment for uterine prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. It’s been in the news due to complications occurring after surgery, so you may be wondering about it. Here’s the scoop.
Menopause is a time of big changes in your body. Some women suffer comparatively few effects while others see dramatic differences. Vaginal rejuvenation treatments are popular with those who experience sexual, urinary, or cosmetic improvements.
There’s no question that a hysterectomy is life-altering. It’s a major surgical procedure that not only requires some recovery time, but may also cause some dramatic changes in your body’s hormonal balance.
The loss of bladder control can impact sports, social activities, and even your work life. Don’t suffer in silence. Effective treatments can help you gain control of your bladder so you can get back to living your life.
MonaLisa Touch® offers women suffering from vaginal atrophy the power of laser energy to improve menopausal symptoms.
Menopause is a natural and unavoidable part of life. But when the symptoms you’re experiencing are more than you bargained for, there’s no reason to suffer in silence. Find out what bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can do for you.
If you’ve been considering a surgical or noninvasive procedure to rejuvenate and revitalize your vagina, you have some things to keep in mind before deciding on the right treatment for you. Take a moment to find out more.
Childbirth, menopause, and hormonal changes can negatively affect your vaginal health. At Southeast Urogyn, the experienced medical team offers vaginal rejuvenation services to restore your vaginal functional and appearance.
Feeling dry and itchy? Is sex painful? At Southeast Urogyn we can help treat your vaginal dryness symptoms, so you can feel comfortable and confident and enjoy a healthy sex life.
As a woman moves beyond her childbearing years, menopause can represent a major change in her life. Sometimes, the accompanying physical symptoms can make sex uncomfortable or even painful. Fortunately, there are many treatments available.
Estrogen plays a significant role in a woman’s life, governing most of her female characteristics. These sex hormones also have considerable influence over your vaginal health, something which largely goes unnoticed until estrogen levels drop.
If feel an intense urge to urinate or a burning sensation when you do, chances are you have a urinary tract infection, which account for 10 million doctor visits annually. Read on to learn how to prevent, recognize the symptoms, and treat UTIs.
Vaginal atrophy can cause painful sex, and MonaLisa Touch® may be the solution. Find out how this advanced therapy can relieve pain by boosting your body’s natural ability to rebuild healthy vaginal tissue without hormones, injections, or surgery.
As if hot flashes and night sweats aren’t enough to manage, menopause often affects your sexual health, from losing the desire to painful intercourse and getting less enjoyment during sex.
You’ve heard what Botox® can do for your wrinkles. But did you know it can help with your overactive bladder symptoms and put you back in charge of bathroom breaks?
If you feel like you’re contributing to global warming every time you have a hot flash, you’re in good company. Approximately 6,000 women reach menopause each day in the United States. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to manage your hot flashes and pu
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