I Don’t Feel Like Myself Anymore
I Don't Feel Like Myself Anymore: When Pelvic Floor Symptoms Begin Affecting Your Life "I can't really explain it...I just don't feel like myself anymore." This may be one of the most honest things a woman can say. Maybe you've noticed little changes over the past few months. Or maybe everything changed after having a baby. Perhaps it happened gradually during menopause. At first, the symptoms seemed small. A little [...]
Why Does It Feel Like Everything Is Going to Fall Out When I Stand Up
Why Does It Feel Like Everything Is Going to Fall Out When I Stand Up? "Every time I stand up, I feel like everything is dropping." For some women, that feeling is brief. For others, it's there every single day. You stand after sitting for a while. You get out of bed. You walk across the room. Almost immediately, you feel pressure. Heaviness. A pulling sensation. Maybe even the feeling [...]
Why Does My Vagina Feel Different
Why Does My Vagina Feel Different? Common Changes Women Notice and What They May Mean "I know this sounds vague, but my vagina just feels...different." For many women, that's the only way to describe it. Nothing may look dramatically different. You may not even have pain. But something has changed. Maybe intimacy feels different. Maybe inserting a tampon isn't the same. Maybe walking feels different. Maybe you notice pressure where [...]
Why Can’t I Hold a Tampon In Anymore
Why Can't I Hold a Tampon Anymore? Common Reasons It Keeps Falling Out "I've used tampons my entire life...why won't they stay in anymore?" For many women, this is one of the first signs that something has changed. At first, you might think you're inserting it incorrectly. You try a different brand. A different size. You reposition it several times. But it still feels like it's slipping out. Or maybe [...]
Pessary or Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pessary or Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Which Treatment Is Right for You? Understanding Two Very Different Approaches to Treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse After being diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse, many women are presented with two very different treatment options: A pessary Pelvic reconstructive surgery Naturally, one of the first questions they ask is: "Which treatment is better?" The answer depends on far more than the stage of your prolapse. [...]
Robotic vs. Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Robotic vs. Vaginal Prolapse Surgery: Which Approach Is Right for You? Understanding Your Surgical Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse If you've been diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse and conservative treatment is no longer providing enough relief, your physician may recommend surgery. At that point, many women ask an important question: "Should I have robotic surgery or vaginal surgery?" The answer is not always straightforward. Both robotic and vaginal prolapse surgery [...]
Transvaginal Mesh Removal
Transvaginal Mesh Removal 4 mesh slings removed in one surgery A 65-year-old woman came to Drs. Miklos and Moore for evaluation and treatment of transvaginal mesh complicationsafter experiencing persistent vaginal, suprapubic and groin pain, as well as painful intercourse. She had previously consulted with five different gynecologists and urologists before seeking another opinion regarding transvaginal mesh removal. The patient had undergone multiple previous sling procedures and had four separate [...]
Why Do I Leak Urine When I Cough, Laugh, or Exercise? Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence
Why Do I Leak Urine When I Cough, Laugh, or Exercise? Understanding Stress Urinary Incontinence Bladder Leakage Is Common—But It Is Not Something You Have to Live With Have you ever laughed with friends, sneezed unexpectedly, or gone for a run—only to notice a small amount of urine leakage? If so, you're not alone. Millions of women experience bladder leakage during everyday activities, yet many never discuss it with their [...]
Vaginal Dryness vs. Vaginal Laxity
Vaginal Dryness vs. Vaginal Laxity: What's the Difference? Understanding Two Common Conditions That Are Often Confused Many women notice changes in their vaginal health after childbirth, during menopause, or as they get older. Some experience discomfort during intercourse. Others notice reduced sensation. Some describe a feeling of vaginal looseness. Others struggle with burning, irritation, or dryness. Because these symptoms often occur around the same time, many women assume they are [...]
Choosing the Best Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgeon
Choosing the Best Vaginal Rejuvenation Surgeon: 12 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before Surgery Why Your Choice of Surgeon Matters More Than the Procedure Itself If you're considering vaginal rejuvenation, you've probably spent hours researching procedures like vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, and other treatments designed to restore vaginal support after childbirth or aging. During your search, you've likely found hundreds of websites promising excellent results. The problem is that many of these [...]
PELVIC MESH COMPLICATIONS
Pelvic Mesh Complications & Vaginal Mesh Problems WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PELVIC & VAGINAL MESH COMPLICATIONS? When patients and surgeons talk about pelvic mesh, they may be referring to several different types of mesh procedures, including TVT slings, TOT slings, single-incision slings, sacrocolpopexy mesh, anterior vaginal mesh, posterior vaginal mesh and vaginal vault mesh. The signs and symptoms of pelvic and vaginal mesh complications can vary [...]
Can Pelvic Organ Prolapse Be Treated Without Surgery
Can Pelvic Organ Prolapse Be Treated Without Surgery? Non-Surgical Treatment Options Explained Do You Really Need Surgery for Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Receiving a diagnosis of pelvic organ prolapse can feel overwhelming. For many women, the first question isn't, "What type of surgery do I need?" It's: "Can this be treated without surgery?" The answer is often yes. Not every woman with pelvic organ prolapse requires surgery. Many women have mild prolapse that [...]
How to Choose the Best Urogynecologist in Georgia – Near Atlanta
How to Choose the Best Urogynecologist in Georgia - Near Atlanta: Experience, Training, and Why It Matters Finding the right urogynecologist can be one of the most important healthcare decisions a woman makes. Whether you're experiencing urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, pelvic pain, complications from previous pelvic surgery, or another pelvic floor disorder, choosing a physician with the appropriate training and experience can make a significant difference in [...]
How Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosed
How Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse Diagnosed? The first step in treating pelvic organ prolapse is determining which pelvic organs are affected and how severe the prolapse is. Although many women describe similar symptoms—such as pelvic pressure, a vaginal bulge, or the sensation that something is falling out—the underlying cause may be very different from one patient to another. Some women have bladder prolapse. Others have uterine prolapse, rectocele, vaginal vault prolapse, [...]
Why Experience Matters in Revision Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Why Experience Matters in Revision Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Revision pelvic organ prolapse surgery is often more complex than an initial prolapse repair. Women seeking treatment for recurrent prolapse may have undergone one or more previous surgeries, experienced changes in pelvic anatomy, or developed new symptoms involving the bladder, bowel, or vaginal support. For these reasons, successful revision surgery begins long before the operation itself—it starts with a comprehensive evaluation [...]