What to Expect After Vaginal Delivery
September 4, 2020
Expectant mothers have a lot to look forward to and plenty to learn, so we thought we’d give a rundown on our area of expertise: the female pelvic anatomy. Here’s what to look out for after vaginal birth. Transcription: EN: There are a lot of changes that occur after vaginal deliveries that can be really overwhelming and scary, and leave […]
Sling & Hysterectomy for Endometriosis – Patient Experience
April 7, 2020
A recent patient took a moment to speak to us about her experience at the clinic. Here’s a transcript of our conversation: Marcie: Hi there. This is Marcie. I’m a medical assistant here at Austin Urogynecology and we have one of our patients here who had a sling and a hysterectomy for endometriosis. How has your experience been with Austin […]
Safety First: How We Keep Coronavirus Out
April 3, 2020
We wanted to take the time to provide you with more information about the COVID-19 pandemic and how we are still operating and keeping not only our patients but our staff safe in these unprecedented times. We want to assure you that we are following CDC recommended guidelines for medical offices. Our baseline cleaning measures have been stepped up to […]
Vesicovaginal Fistula
January 7, 2020
A fistula is a connection between two spaces that should not be there. Occasionally fistulas are caused by an inflammatory process. A vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal tract between the vagina and the bladder. This type of fistula usually occurs after hysterectomy. In most cases, there was a bladder injury during the hysterectomy that resulted in a tract between the […]
Clitoral Sensation after Clitoral Hood Reduction
December 23, 2019
When the labial minora are enlarged, it is common to also have enlargement of the clitoral hood. The clitoral hood is the skin that forms the fold over the clitoris. The clitoris is erectile tissue with a dense number of nerve endings. In addition to reducing the size of the labia minora, we often recommend reduction of the clitoral hood […]
Testimonial: Stress Incontinence After Sacrocolpexy
December 20, 2019
A patient talks to us about her experience with Dr. Shashoua and the team at Austin Urogynecology. A full transcript of the interview is below the video. Austin Urogynecology: All right. So here we have today one of our wonderful Austin Urogynecology patients that has undergone some surgical procedures with us. So tell us a little bit about your first […]
What is the Difference Between Labial Rejuvenation and Vaginal Rejuvenation?
December 9, 2019
Labial rejuvenation typically refers to a reduction of the labia minora or labia majora. This is also referred to as a labiaplasty. Labiaplasty can be done of the labia minora, the labia majora or both. At Austin Urogynecology, we perform labial rejuvenation of both the labia minora and the labia majora. If both procedures are desired by the patient for […]
Urinary Leakage: The Facts
November 20, 2019
Urinary incontinence is something that many women deal with but never talk about it. They often hide their panty liners, pads and extra pair of underwear because they feel that no one else could be dealing with this problem. They want to hide the fact that they leak. Women deal with it for years convincing themselves that it’s a normal […]
Gotta Go! Tips for Traveling with Incontinence
September 25, 2019
Traveling should be an exciting adventure. If you’re one of the 15 million Americans who struggle with incontinence on a daily basis, traveling may be your worst nightmare. With the holidays right around the corner, sitting on a plane or car for hours at a time may not be the most pleasant experience for you. If incontinence is holding you […]
Can I have a Labiaplasty at the Same Time as Prolapse Repair?
September 24, 2019
The answer is yes! We frequently perform robotic prolapse repairs or vaginal prolapse repairs in conjunction with a labiaplasty procedure. This does not typically change recovery time for the patient. With both procedures, the labiaplasty and the prolapse repair, the patient is advised vaginal rest for 6 weeks following surgery. So, if the procedures are performed at the same time, […]