When do we take care of ourselves?
September 21, 2018
Women are amazing and play so many roles in life; mother, wife, partner, parent, friend, daughter, sister, coworker, the list goes on. Time and time again women come in stating they have taken care of everyone else and now it is finally time to take care of themselves. With all of our roles, responsibilities, time, and care for others, we […]
Natural Occurrences
September 10, 2018
As women and mothers, we’ve almost all been there. We have three kids and aren’t exactly interested in entertaining the idea of a fourth, or perhaps your cycles have just become too painful to put up with. Maybe the concern is a bit more serious, and your gut feeling is that cancer could be the cause for your lady parts […]
Beat the Bulge
August 16, 2018
If you ever were to notice a bulge in your vagina, here are some common reactions that you might have. 1. Is my vagina falling out? 2. Am I inflating? 3. What is that? Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) is very common and is one of the main conditions we treat at Austin Urogynecology. POP can originate in the bladder, uterus, […]
Oops… Did You Just Pee A Little?
December 7, 2017
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) can be a daily cause of irritation for its sufferers who struggle to deal with its symptoms. We live in a fast-paced era, whether we are on the move, working out, or traveling from point A to point B. The last thing we need is for something as unnecessary as a wet-mishap to delay our busy […]
Rectifying your Rectocele
September 28, 2017
Many women experience vaginal looseness, decreased sensation with sex, and even constipation following vaginal deliveries. The supportive tissues become stretched with the stresses of pregnancy and delivery. This stretching can lead to a rectocele, which is a bulging of the rectum into the vagina. Some women will notice a vaginal bulge and may have a sense of incomplete defecation or […]
Do It For You: How This Simple Procedure Can Improve Your Sex Life
September 5, 2017
Many women are bothered by the size and appearance of their labia for years before seeking treatment. Labiaplasty consultation is typically a short and easy office visit in which you will meet our providers, explain the symptoms you’re having and your desired outcome. At the time of consult, we will take a high resolution image of the labia that we […]
Why Can’t Mommy Jump On the Trampoline?
September 4, 2017
Let’s face it, as we grow older, we’re not always able to do some of the things we enjoy with the same comfort and enthusiasm we did when we were young. And with summer now here, chances are you’re going to be spending some time with the family outside. Sometimes, unknown or undiagnosed medical issues can create, what we’ve come […]
Is My Vagina Normal?
July 28, 2017
Many women are concerned with the way their vaginas look because it looks different from photos and videos that they’ve seen in the media. “Is my vagina normal?” has slowly started to become a common question asked by women around the world. There is no standard of normal when it comes to vaginas because they’re all different. Vaginas, just like people, […]
The Lowdown: Urge vs. Stress Incontinence
July 25, 2017
Check out the first episode of our new series “The Lowdown” where we explain the difference between the two types of urinary incontinence: stress and urge. Stress urinary incontinence occurs with increased stress or pressure from laughing, coughing, sneezing, exercise or jumping on a trampoline, and at times with intercourse. This type of incontinence occurs due to the weakening of […]
Benefits of Vaginal Estrogen
February 10, 2017
Estrogen is a naturally occurring hormone present in females that is secreted mainly by the ovaries. Its main function is female reproduction and sex characteristics but also contributes to cognition, mental health and immunity. As women age, and after some surgical procedures, hormone levels can decrease leading to irritative, and sometimes painful symptoms. Decreased levels of estrogen can cause atrophic […]