Saggy Labia

It’s important to note that Ozempic isn’t officially linked with any symptoms of what people are calling Ozempic vagina. It is still yet to be determined if Ozempic causes any side effects on vaginal health. The rapid weight loss that many people experience after beginning Ozempic is believed to be what’s responsible for these changes. In some women who take Ozempic, the rapid weight loss that occurs throughout the body may result in visible sagging of the labia or vagina because of overall fat and volume loss. This sagging is caused by loose labia loose skin in the vaginal area, wrinkles, or some combination of all three. It’s also common for rapid weight loss to cause the labia to suddenly feel out of proportion compared to how it previously felt.

Vaginal Laxity

When we lose weight rapidly, it’s common to also lose muscle mass. Unfortunately, muscle loss that results from Ozempic use can actually cause vaginal laxity. Vaginal Laxity isn’t just a cosmetic issue. The loosening of muscles that occurs with weight loss can lead to pelvic weakness and incontinence, and some women have reported a feeling of looseness during intercourse.

Vaginal Dryness

If you’ve noticed vaginal dryness since starting Ozempic, you may be wondering if the medication could be to blame. This side effect isn’t quite as easy to pinpoint. One thing that is known about Ozempic is that it can sometimes cause side effects that include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. If these symptoms persist, they can leave you chronically dehydrated. Being dehydrated can cause vaginal dryness.

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Treatments for Ozempic Side Effects

If you’re feeling self-conscious about Ozempic vagina, there are several things to know. First, it’s important to book a consultation to discuss the symptoms of Ozempic vagina you’re experiencing to confirm that they are actually linked with your weight loss. While Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs certainly can be responsible for looseness, sagging, and dryness, it’s wise to rule out other potential causes. Everything from menopausal changes to gynecological conditions could be behind the symptoms you’re experiencing. If vaginal changes are being caused by an untreated underlying factor, it’s important to identify and treat the root cause. If it’s determined that your symptoms are being caused by Ozempic vagina, there are several treatments that can help to restore firmness and tightness to the vagina.

Labiaplasty

If Ozempic has left you with sagging skin, labiaplasty can be an option for tightening things up down there. With a high satisfaction rate of over 90%, this cosmetic gynecology procedure can change the shape and size of the vulva’s labia minora and labia majora. Commonly used as a restorative treatment for women following childbirth or age-related changes, labiaplasty can leave you feeling more sexually confident and have the freedom to wear what you wouldn’t before the procedure.

Vaginal Tightening

If you’re experiencing vaginal laxity that is decreasing sensation, a tightening procedure can help to restore firmness while also potentially helping with incontinence and reducing vaginal dryness. While vaginal tightening procedures can be customized, they typically involve tightening the vaginal canal while also addressing any protruding external skin for aesthetic purposes.

Labia Puffing

While the topic hasn’t been officially studied, many women have experienced wrinkling as one of the common Ozempic effects on the vulva. If Ozempic use and weight loss have left you with wrinkling of the vaginal lips, puffing can help to restore a full, supple look. There are two nonsurgical options for labia puffing. The first is to use dermal fillers to plump up the labia. The fillers used for this procedure are similar to the fillers that are commonly used in facial injections. The process involves a tiny injection done with a local anesthetic. Patients don’t need any recovery time. Results can last up to eight months per session.

The second option for addressing Ozempic effects on the vulva is labia puffing using fat graft. During this procedure, a small amount of fat is harvested from the thigh, abdomen, or other part of the body. Using a local anesthetic, the purified fat is then injected into the labia using a specialized needle. The benefit of this treatment is that it does not pose risks for rejection because it uses the patient’s own fat. The fat is easily reabsorbed by the body over time.

Vaginal Dryness Creams

If you’d simply like to address ongoing vaginal dryness that you’ve experienced since beginning Ozempic, vaginal creams can help to restore balance. Both hormonal and nonhormonal options can be used. However, patients simply looking for a natural, hormone-free option can often get the results they want from creams such as SILK that promote natural lubrication of the vaginal mucosa.

While the side effects of Ozempic for women are still being researched, many patients have experienced Ozempic effects on the vulva. Dr. Michael Tahery has more than 20 years of experience with treating complex women’s health issues. Contact our office today to book a consultation!

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Menopausal symptoms

Hot flushes are common complaints in menopausal women. They accompany late-night sweats and rush of heat. Hot flushes disrupt sleep and prevent a good night rest. Hormonal therapy is the solution to this problem. Safe and effective for most women under proper supervision hormonal therapy eliminates hot flushes, restores sleep cycles, and allows for an uninterrupted night of sleep. Dr. Tahery is an expert in hormone replacement therapy and specializes in Bioidentical hormone therapy.

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Bid Farewell To Late-Night Snacking

Though we’ve all been guilty of it, eating late in the evening can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle. Consuming food right before bed can prevent the release of melatonin, which is a hormone that regulates sleep. To curb your late-night cravings, opt for water instead. For optimal results, eat your last meal four hours before going to bed. Not only will you fall asleep quicker, but you’ll also notice a shift in the quality of your sleep.

Try Sleeping Aids

There are countless supplements, teas, and over-the-counter medications that are designed to help individuals get to sleep. While certain remedies may work for some, they may be less effective for others. It’s for this reason why it’s essential to find something that works for you.

Dr. Tahery has created Soothe to calm the nerves and improve sleep. It enhances sleep quality by increasing levels of dopamine, serotonin, and GABA. In essence, it promotes immune and nervous system health and works wonders in treating insomnia and other sleeping disorders.

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Limit Caffeine Intake

Coffee addicts and tea lovers alike know how difficult it can be to cut back on caffeine consumption. While there’s nothing wrong with a cup of joe or tea throughout the day, be mindful of how much you’re drinking. If you rely on that midday cuppa to get you through the afternoon, try another alternative. Bananas, spinach, watermelon, and nuts can energize you greatly, and they won’t keep you up at night either. Moreover, some people turn to decaf options when they’re weaning off caffeine.

Create A Soothing Environment

A dimly lit, cool bedroom bodes well for a great night’s sleep. Don’t underestimate the power that temperate and mood lighting can have on your sleep. If it’s too warm, you’re bound to get uncomfortable, which often leads to incessant tossing and turning. If it’s too cold, you may end up tensing your body in an attempt to stay warm. With that said, it’s important to find your sweet spot. Once you have, adding a night light or candle to the room will create a serene atmosphere.

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In order to maximize the use of hormone replacement therapy and to also make it safe, we, as scientists, are constantly working on discovering the benefits and risks of using HRT. Even though a lot of myths about hormone replacement therapy have been debunked, some of them are still very common and may discourage women from using hormones that can drastically improve their lives. The following are some of the most common myths about hormone replacement therapy I have come across in my patients over the past 25 years.

Hormone Replacement Therapy  Increases Risk of  Cancer and Disease

In balance, hormones decrease the risk of cancer and other diseases in women who use them. Studies show HRT reduces the risk of colorectal cancer significantly (by 1/3), reduces the risk of bone loss and osteoporosis, reduces the risk of heart attacks (number 1 killer of women after menopause), and contributes significantly to the quality of life. The most common concern women have is the possibility of a rise in the risk of breast cancer. The relationship between the use of hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer is still a controversial topic. In many large studies, Hormone replacement therapy has shown to minimally (by <1%) increase the risk of developing breast cancer, and other hormone associated cancers. There is sufficient evidence to support a slight increase ( <1%)  in the risk of breast cancer with long-term estrogen and progestin substitution (longer than 5 years). Breast cancer is also very well studied and cure rates are very high if detected early. Also, the lifetime risk of breast cancer in a woman without HRT is 1 in 8. Therefore regular self-exam, evaluation by Dr. Tahery, and yearly mammogram, and if needed breast ultrasound is important with or without HRT.  women at high risk for certain cancers may require closer and more regular evaluation as recommended by Dr. Tahery.

Bio-Identical Hormones

In terms of molecular and functioning, bioidentical hormone replacement are no different from the hormones produced by the body. Therefore likely they are better tolerated by the body than other forms. We compound both female and male hormones in a cream form. Experience has shown that cream applied to the skin provides gradual absorption and better tolerance by the body. Bioidentical hormones absorbed through the skin do not increase the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

Hormone Replacement Therapy is Illegal

HRT has always been legal and is designed to make up for hormonal deficiencies. So it has a healing role. Huge numbers of postmenopausal or “hormonal women” benefit from HRT. Therefore, there is no reason why it should be illegal. You can buy and use HRT without legal concerns. 

Hormone Replacement Therapy is Good for Only 5 Years

There is no scientific evidence on the basis of which it is necessary to stop therapy after 5 years. Every woman is different and for each woman, HRT must be arranged individually. The risk of unwanted complications may be related to the length of time HRT is used. Scientific studies do not provide conclusive findings in this respect but some studies say that while the risk of developing breast cancer does not increase noticeably during the first 5 years of using HRT, it slightly begins to increase with longer therapy. 

There is a lot of controversy surrounding HRT. However, the benefits of using it may be much greater than the possible risks. We believe that each and every woman is different and HRT requires a personalized approach in order to get the most of it. 

Dr. Tahery is a big supporter of hormone replacement therapy in women during transition years of perimenopause to menopause. Based on his years of experience he believes HRT is essential to health after menopause under expert guidance. 

If HRT is of interest to you, Dr. Tahery looks forward to speaking with you about how it can enhance your life.

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As physicians the first impulse is to treat with antibiotics or antifungals, even before we have determined what is the offending organism.

This is always a bad idea. Antibiotics and antifungals result in reduction of good bacteria and other organisms responsible for maintaining a healthy vaginal environment. These good bacteria are usually the first to go once a person is treated with antibiotics or antifungals. The absence of good bacteria then results in recurrent colonization of the vagina with multiple organisms from rectum, skin, a sexual partner or yeast.

The most successful course of treatment in my practice is to create an vaginal environment hospitable to good bacteria and resistant to organisms that do not belong there. I use tested and proven natural products such as boric acid and special probiotics that we compound in our office, to enhance the vaginal health and return the good bacterial environment. This strategy has been effective in treating women with recurrent vaginal  infections and urinary tract infections, bladder irritative symptoms, pain with intercourse, recurrent abnormal odor and irritation and many other.

Many studies show ⅘ over the counter supplements and compounds do not contain products advertised on the bottle and ¼ of these may be contaminated with lead or mercury. There is no FDA supervision of these products and even the companies manufacturing these products are unsure of the source of their ingredients. Also probiotics are fragile and depending on the production, transport, and storage conditions may lose their activity.

For these reasons, I do not recommend over the counter or online products.

My staff and I take all precautions to produce, store, and deliver the most effective and safe supplements for your needs.  Please ask us about our products.

My advice if you have vaginal or bladder infection symptoms: 1)do not get treated without getting checked. 2)culture if symptoms are strong, prolonged, or recurrent to determine what organism is responsible and what the status of the vaginal environment is. 3)avoid antibiotics and anti fungal medications if possible. 4)use natural products that you know are safe and effective not just advertised as so.

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