Advanced Gynecology Blog

What Is the Most Common Symptom of Pelvic Organ Prolapse? While it’s a condition that isn’t widely discussed, pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is much more common than people think. In fact, 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 reports suffering from a … Read More

When Should I See a Urogynecologist? Picture this: You are on a fabulous date night with your significant other and the evening has come to a close. Just when you think everything is perfect, you begin to experience pain during intercourse. … Read More

Urogynecology is a relatively new specialty in the field of medicine. Studies centered around the female pelvic floor started in the 70s but didn’t gain approval from the American Board of Medical Specialties until the year 2011. It wasn’t until … Read More

Fecal incontinence — also known as accidental bowel leakage, bowel incontinence, or encopresis (when it occurs in children) — is a condition where you pass stool or mucus accidentally through your anus. This condition can range from mild (occasional accidents) … Read More

When thinking about gynecologists, most people think of adult women going in for an annual exam or a routine checkup. We don’t usually think of children’s gynecology or pediatric OB-GYNs, but gynecologists frequently help babies, children, and young teens, too. All gynecologists are … Read More

Can Yoga Help Strengthen Pelvic Floor Muscles? Yoga offers tremendous physical and mental health benefits for people of all ages and abilities. Not only can it decrease stress, support healing, and improve flexibility, it can also strengthen pelvic floor muscles. … Read More

A fistula is an abnormal connection that connects either two body cavities or a body cavity to the skin. Fistulas occur when the tissue wall or a barrier between two body parts has broken down, usually due to trauma, injury, … Read More

For most women, the worst part of going to the gynecologist is getting a pap smear. While pap smears can be uncomfortable, they’re hugely necessary. And knowing more about them can help ease any fears. What is a Pap Smear? … Read More

Obesity is a serious disease that affects several bodily functions and is linked to certain types of cancer. Unfortunately, it’s exceedingly common for adults in the U.S. According to the CDC, adult obesity prevalence increased from 30.5% in 1999 to … Read More

The pelvic floor is an essential part of the body’s core that comprises the area from the pubic bone to the coccyx (tailbone). People typically don’t think of pelvic floor muscles when it comes to strengthening. However, a strong pelvic … Read More