Understanding Perineal Descent
April 7, 2022
Perineal descent is a condition in which the perineum – the area between the genitals and the anus – begins to bulge and descends below the bony outlet of the pelvis. Perineal descent is also commonly referred to as “descending perineum syndrome”, “perineal bulging”, “perineal relaxation”, or a “bulging perineum”. One of the primary causes of perineal descent is chronic […]
Traveling From Houston To Austin For Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
April 6, 2022
Austin, Texas is renowned for being one of the top cities to visit due to its stellar cultural and food scenes. It also happens to be home to Dr. George Shashoua, one of the nation’s top pelvic floor specialists (check out our testimonials). Board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Dr. Shashoua has over 25 years of experience treating […]
Traveling From Dallas to Austin for Vaginal Prolapse Repair
March 28, 2022
Austin, Texas has become a vacation hot spot due to its top notch cultural and culinary scenes. It also happens to be home to Austin Urogynecology and Dr. George Shashoua, a nationally top-ranked surgeon who is board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Because it’s critical to find an experienced surgeon for intricate surgeries like vaginal prolapse repair, women […]
Traveling From San Antonio to Austin for da Vinci Sacrocolpopexy
February 2, 2022
Austin, Texas has a national reputation for being one of the best cities to visit due to its top notch cultural and culinary scenes. It also happens to be home to Austin Urogynecology and Dr. George Shashoua, a nationally top-ranked surgeon who is board-certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Given how critical it is to find an experienced […]
What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse?
January 28, 2022
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a sling across the pelvic opening, which supports the pelvic organs and helps keep them in place. This includes the vagina, uterus, bladder, bowels, and rectum. Because these are some of the primary sexual and digestive organs in the body, it should go without saying that the pelvic floor performs […]
What Is Perineal Descent?
January 21, 2022
When the perineum (the area between the anus and the vagina) begins to bulge and descend below the bony outlet of the pelvis, it can cause discomfort and difficulty in daily life. This condition, known as perineal descent, is commonly a result of chronic straining in patients experiencing constipation, however there are several other conditions that can weaken the pelvic […]
What Can I Do About Vaginal Looseness?
June 11, 2021
Vaginal looseness (or vaginal laxity) is a condition that can create a lot of stress in women’s lives. Women who are sexually active and experiencing vaginal looseness may feel self-conscious during sex, which can lead to performance anxiety and seriously affect their confidence. Vaginal looseness is usually a result of natural causes, like vaginal birth and aging. If you find […]
Urology, Gynecology, Urogynecology… What’s The Difference?
April 16, 2021
It’s safe to say that most people are relatively familiar with the medical practices of gynecology and urology. Indeed, women begin seeing gynecologists regularly as teenagers, and it is recommended that men get regular checkups at a urologist starting around the age of 45. As you may have gathered, each of these practices is typically associated with treating a specific […]
Cranberry Capsules vs. Juice: Which Is Better For Preventing UTIs?
January 29, 2021
More than 3 million Americans – mostly women – experience a urinary tract infection each year. Often, the first thing patients do is reach for the cranberry juice in their pantry (or head to the store to buy some). A urinary tract infection, or “UTI”, is usually an infection of the bladder, however in more serious cases the kidneys can […]
Curious About Vaginal Rejuvenation? You’re Not Alone
December 30, 2020
Did you know that there are over 60 million women over the age of 50 living in the United States? Did you know that every year in America around 2.5 million babies are born via vaginal delivery? While age and childbirth are two obvious factors that can seriously impact an individual’s pelvic and vaginal anatomy, there are also many women […]