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 …
Persistent pelvic pain, recurrent infections, unexplained vaginal bleeding, especially with penetration, or difficulty urinating after vaginal mesh placement are not normal, even when symptoms appear soon after surgery or months or years later. I often meet patients who were told to …
Many women living with chronic pelvic pain come to Dr. Michael Tahery after years of symptoms and multiple unsuccessful treatments. They are often frustrated, exhausted, and unsure where to turn next. Chronic pelvic pain is complex, and in many cases, …
There isn’t one sole cause of endometriosis. Instead, research shows that several factors work together to create a perfect storm. Hormones, immune system function, genetics, and environmental influences can play a role in the development of this condition. When patients understand what may …
For women living with chronic pelvic pain, symptoms can be difficult to explain and even harder to manage. Dr. Tahery understands that this pain may feel like a dull ache, deep pressure, or sudden, sharp twinges that interrupt daily life. It can affect your sleep, make sitting uncomfortable, or interfere with work and routine activities…
Labiaplasty has become one of the most commonly requested cosmetic gynecology procedures in recent years. Women of different ages seek labiaplasty for both physical comfort and personal confidence. Increased awareness, advances in surgical techniques, and reduced stigma around women’s intimate health have all contributed to its …
Your vaginal health relies on balance. For many women, it can feel like that balance is precarious. When your vagina is healthy, one strain of beneficial bacteria is most common. This strain, Lactobacillus bacteria, maintains a slightly acidic environment, which can limit the growth of yeast and bacteria …
Kegel exercises offer one of the best noninvasive methods to strengthen pelvic muscles and ward off incontinence. When pelvic muscles weaken due to age, pregnancy and delivery, injury, or hormonal changes, many women experience a loss of bladder control that can leave them feeling anxious and self-conscious.