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.
With the increasing popularity of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, many women have questions about interactions between GLP-1 medications and birth control. The concern regarding how GLP-1 medications affect birth control has to do with the fact that these medications significantly impact ….
While labia vary widely in appearance, there are some common variations and labia shapes that can pose concerns related to aesthetics, discomfort, and hygiene. Labia come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and types. In some cases, labia simply have characteristics that might make ….
Labiaplasty is a procedure that alters the size and presentation of the labia minora (inner folds) and/or labia majora (outer lips). While there is no ideal or standard for how labia should look, labiaplasty can help to create uniformity or restore shape and volume. The procedure is commonly done to address …