Gratitude and Contentment (Santosha)

November is one of my favorite months. The weather gets colder and my family hunkers down in the house more. We eat heartier meals in slow cookers and make baked treats more often. I love it because it’s a time where we can slow down a bit and take time to be together...

Pelvic Organ Prolapse – After The Diagnosis

I’ve been asked by many women and patients over the years what they can do about their prolapse.  They are often scared and also feel let down by their medical providers and society at large for NOT discussing the possibility of POP. They are often told by their...

Hormone Imbalances And Painful Sex — What Can Be Done?

Hormones are a “girl’s best friend”.  All is fine until our hormones become off balance or we begin to have a decline in our sex hormones. While many talk about the side effects of hormones including bloating, weight gain, mood swings, and hot flashes, a less...

8 Reasons Why You May Be Experiencing Pelvic Floor Pain

Almost half of all women will experience pelvic pain at some point in their lifetime.  This could be pain with gynecologic exams, sexual intercourse, pain and irritation of the vulva or skin on the outside of the vaginal opening, a deep ache with standing for long...