Skin darkening and general hyperpigmentation are relatively common issues that can arise due to sun exposure and age. Having a dark vaginal area usually isn’t a health concern. It’s normal for women of all complexions to experience darkening around the vulva and other intimate areas. However, the extent of the …
Female vaginal surgery refers to any type of surgical procedure performed on or around the vaginal area. There are several types of female vaginal surgery, depending on the condition being treated or the desired outcome related to appearance, function, or comfort. Most women might be hesitant to talk about concerns regarding …
Unlike other conditions that can sometimes resolve by themselves, endometriosis is a condition that doesn’t because it’s progressive, unless in very rare cases where it’s mild. Most endometriosis treatments often just manage pain enough to get through each day …
Severe pelvic organ prolapse can significantly affect a woman’s day-to-day life, from exercise, intercourse, urinary and bowel function, to body image. Once they look for a solution, many have been told that a hysterectomy is the …
Not long ago, I saw a patient who came in with severe pelvic pain after being evaluated in the emergency room. A CT scan had identified a right ovarian mass, but beyond that, there was no clear diagnosis. By the time she reached my office, she was still in …
Endometriosis is one of the most misunderstood conditions in women’s health. In my practice, I frequently meet patients who have lived with symptoms for years before receiving a diagnosis. Many have been told their pain is “normal,” that heavy periods ….
Dermoid cysts, medically called mature cystic teratomas, develop from germ cells in the ovary. They are formed from primitive cells that have the potential to develop into many different types of tissue in the body. These cells have not become specialized yet, like a skin or …
Endometriosis is common; about one in ten women will develop it, yet staging still causes confusion. I regularly see patients who were told they have “minimal” disease and feel anything but minimal. I also operate on women with advanced scarring who were unaware of how extensive it had become. The stage reflects how much disease …
Many were told their surgery was routine, and that mesh complications were rare, and in most women, that is true. However, in a subset of patients, adverse symptoms related to mesh placement can develop over time. It may begin with a vague sense that something feels different, or it may progress to pain …
As a specialist in gynecological pelvic surgery, practicing for the past 30 years, pelvic pain is one of the most complex and challenging problems I evaluate in my practice. Many of the patients who come to see me have already spent years searching for answers as their …