Urogynecology Education

Does Heavy Lifting Cause Pelvic Organ Prolapse?

Pelvic health is often a topic that causes confusion and concern, especially when it comes to pelvic organ prolapse (POP) ...

Pelvic Prolapse at Just 43 Years Old

At 43, Mira faced something she never saw coming: pelvic prolapse. As a mom of two and a busy professional, ...

The O-Shot’s Impact on Incontinence

Hi, I'm Dr. Jim Haley. I want to talk about the O-Shot procedure and, more specifically, its impact on incontinence ...

Endometrial Ablation: A Minimally Invasive Solution for Heavy Periods and Menstrual Relief

Today, we're going to perform an endometrial ablation procedure, also known as HTA, which stands for hydrothermal ablation. Essentially, this ...

The O-Shot Offers Remarkable Results for Incontinence

Hi, I'm Dr. Michael Litrel of Cherokee Women's Health here to talk to you about how the O-Shot can help ...

The Advancements in Urinary Incontinence Slings

Hello, I'm Dr. Jim Haley and today I want to discuss the newer slings used to address urinary incontinence. As ...

Dr. Litrel Discusses Urinary Incontinence After Giving Birth

Hi there! I'm Dr. Michael Litrel, a urogynecologist specializing in surgery and medicine to help women who have experienced childbirth-related ...

Dr. James Haley: A Passionate OB/GYN and Urogynecologist Dedicated to Women’s Health

- by James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS "Hi, I'm Dr. James Haley, and I want to take a moment to ...

Emily Had Rectal Prolapse at Just 23 Years Old

Rectal prolapse at just 23 years old was not something Emily expected to be dealing with. Here, she tells her ...

Why See a Urogynecologist for Pelvic Pain

Urogynecologists are experts in female pelvic health and are best trained to diagnose and provide treatment options for pelvic pain ...

Vaginal Prolapse

Vaginal prolapse is a condition that affects many women, particularly those who have given birth or are in their postmenopausal ...

Can I Get Pregnant if I Have Uterine Fibroids?

When a woman is diagnosed with uterine fibroids, one of the first questions she may have is, 'Can I Get ...

Treatment for Eve’s Functional Incontinence

Functional incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence where the person has control over their bladder, but due to physical ...

Uterine Prolapse Relieved by a Hysterectomy

Uterine prolapse is a distressing condition that affects women, causing the descent or protrusion of the uterus into the vaginal ...

When Something Doesn’t Feel Right ‘Down There’

If it feels like something isn't quite right 'down there, or you have a feeling of fullness, feel like you're ...

Local Doctors, National Reputation

Cherokee Women's Health was featured in Around Woodstock magazine in September 2019 Most metro Atlantans are used to long commutes, ...

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Dr. Michael Litrel on Pelvic Reconstructive and Cosmetic GYN – Part 3

An Interview With Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS – Part 3 of a 3 Part Series Read Part 1 and ...

Dr. Michael Litrel on Pelvic Reconstructive and Cosmetic GYN – Part 2

An Interview With Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS – Part 2 of a 3 Part Series Read Part 1 of ...

What is Pelvic Prolapse?

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) refers to the sagging or drooping of any pelvic organs due to damage, trauma, childbirth or ...

What is Prolapsed Bladder?

Prolapsed bladder, also known as fallen bladder or cystocele, is a condition where the bladder drops down from lack of ...

Dr. Michael Litrel on Pelvic Reconstructive and Cosmetic GYN – Part 1

An Interview With Michael Litrel, MD, FACOG, FPMRS - Part 1 of a 3 Part Series Links to Part 2 ...

Incontinence: You’re Not Alone

Urinary incontinence is not an uncommon problem. In fact, 1 in 5 women struggle with it. Incontinence itself is not ...