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 …
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 ….
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 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…
Vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, also called VVS, is pain around the vulva that originates from the vestibule, hence the name. Women’s experiences with this chronic condition can be different. While some have primary vulvar vestibulitis syndrome that begins..
While some discomfort is normal, many women unknowingly have endometriosis. It can develop in women only a few years after the first menstrual period. The signs of endometriosis are easy to mistake for other conditions, and it’s common for women to mistake them for standard period pain ….
Urinary tract infections, also known as UTIs, are a common problem among women. Researchers believe that more than half of all women will experience a UTI at some point in their life. A woman’s urethra is much shorter than a man’s, leading to more opportunities for bacteria ….