Kegel Exercises for Urgency Incontinence
July 1, 2013
Urgency urinary incontinence is a sense of urinary urgency with the inability to defer urination or make it to the bathroom in time. Treatment may include bladder training, pelvic muscle exercises, physical therapy, medications, or InterStim. Pelvic muscle exercises or kegels help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles which can aid in decreasing urinary leakage as well as preventing worsening […]
What is Recovery Time for Labiaplasty Surgery?
May 15, 2013
Recovery time following labiaplasty or labia reduction is typically a few days to 1 week. This is the amount of time patients usually take pain medication following the procedure and will need to take off from work. Vaginal rest from intercourse or tampons while the incision site is healing is usually 6 weeks. If you have a question about recovery […]
Is Labiaplasty Covered by Insurance?
May 9, 2013
Labiaplasty may be done as a cosmetic procedure or due to labial hypertrophy with bothersome symptoms. Cosmetic labiaplasty may be done in-office and is not covered by insurance. When a labiaplasty is considered medically necessary, this can be billed through one’s insurance and performed as an outpatient procedure at a surgery center. Before your procedure, we will check your benefits […]
Do I Still Need a Pap Smear after Hysterectomy?
May 3, 2013
The need for continued pap smears after hysterectomy depends on the type of hysterectomy done and your personal history of pap smears. Following a supracervical hysterectomy, traditional pap smear guidelines are continued. After a total hysterectomy, including removal of the cervix, if there’s no history of high-grade precancerous lesions or cervical cancer; pap smears are no longer recommended. After a […]
What is a Urogynecologist?
May 3, 2013
Urogynecology is a sub-specialty of gynecology and urology. Gynecologists who practice this sub-specialty are urogynecologists. Urogynecologists complete medical school and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology then specialize in pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Shashoua developed specialized skills in treatment of urogynecologic conditions including cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse, enterocele, urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence over his years of practice at Oakwood Women’s […]
What is a Nurse Practitioner?
May 3, 2013
A nurse practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice registered nurse who has obtained a master of science in nursing. Typically a nurse practitioner obtains a bachelor of science in nursing then goes on to obtain a master of science in nursing and board certification in their specialty area. Nurse practitioners provide medical care to patients including diagnosis, treatment and prescription […]
What is the Recovery Time for Prolapse Repair?
April 22, 2013
Surgical recovery times vary depending on the procedure performed and can also vary for each individual person. In general, the recovery period and post-operative restrictions are very similar for both vaginal prolapse repairs and for da Vinci Robotic prolapse repairs. Vaginal prolapse repairs typically take about 2.5 hours and patients usually stay in the hospital for one night. Occasionally patients […]
What is Atrophic Vaginitis?
April 22, 2013
Menopause or removal of the ovaries results in a decrease in estrogen levels. Estrogen helps to increase blood flow to vaginal tissue. Atrophic vaginitis occurs when there is a decrease in estrogen levels resulting in inflammation and thinning and shrinking of the vaginal walls. Symptoms of atrophic vaginitis may include vaginal dryness, soreness, dyspareunia or pain with intercourse and bleeding […]
What is a Partial Hysterectomy?
April 11, 2013
The terms for a hysterectomy may be confusing and many women may not know what was removed at the time of their hysterectomy. A total hysterectomy means the body of the uterus and the cervix are removed. If the ovaries are also removed, this is called a total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy (BSO) and oophorectomy. A partial or supracervical hysterectomy […]
What Is Hydrodistention?
April 9, 2013
Hydrodistention is distention or of the bladder through an infusion of saline. This may be used as a diagnostic tool for Interstitial Cystitis (IC). Hydrodistention is performed under anesthesia in an out-patient setting. During Hydrodistention, a cystocope is inserted into the bladder and the bladder is infused with saline until distention is achieved. A small camera on the end of […]