Hot flashes. Night sweats. Mood swings. Sexual issues. Many women experience a variety of unpleasant symptoms during perimenopause and menopause, which may include those mentioned above, as well as: urinary urgency dryness of the skin, eyes, mouth, or vagina decreased… Read More

Pain with menstruation is common, and to some extent expected- but what about vaginal or pelvic discomfort that is not related to your cycle? Even if your symptoms are mild, you shouldn’t ignore them. It could be an infection, a… Read More

Not only does it stand to reason, it’s backed by data that surgeons with more experience produce better outcomes and patients have fewer complications. G. Daniel Robison, IV, MD, FACOG, FPMRS, is one of the most experienced, and credentialed, GYN… Read More

Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedure Can Reduce Pain, Increase Confidence For some women, doing certain, simple activities—such as riding a bike, doing yoga, or even having intercourse—can cause pain and discomfort to the vulva. These sensations of the labia twisting or tugging… Read More

Hysterectomy: When It’s Recommended and What You Need to Know Chances are, you know a woman who has had a hysterectomy… in fact, you probably know several. In the United States, this procedure is so common that more than half… Read More

Pap Smears Do Not Detect Ovarian Cancer,  and other important things you should know  Women are told to take care of themselves by having annual screening exams. The Pap smear has been a successful screening exam for cervical cancer and… Read More

Constant Pelvic Pain? It Could Be Interstitial Cystitis. The defining symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC) is pain. Women who suffer with the condition experience significant bladder/pelvic pain, often with urination and intercourse. Patients also feel an urgency to urinate more… Read More

Endometriosis is a common condition, affecting 10-20% of women. With symptoms that include pelvic pain, painful periods, pain with intercourse, and pain with urination or bowel function, it can be a severe, life-altering condition.   What is Endometriosis The condition… Read More

While sensitive feminine issues, such as vaginal dryness, may not be topics of casual conversation, women should feel comfortable speaking with their gynecologist about their symptoms and concerns—and take heart that most are common and treatable. Women may experience vaginal… Read More