Urogynecology Patient Stories
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A Perineoplasty With Dr. Haley Gave Me My Life Back
A perineoplasty? I had no idea what that was —or that a doctor would soon be recommending one—but I could …
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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, …
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A Patient’s Pelvic Prolapse Story
Following is a video transcript of Peahen Gandhi, MD, FACOG, FPMRS talking to her patient, Theresa, about her hysterectomy, pelvic prolapse and bladder …
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‘No More Leaking During Intimate Moments’
Leaking due to urinary incontinence affected Stephanie in more ways than one. Not only was her physical activity affected, but …
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“I Would Stay Behind for Fear of Leaking”
For Renay, stress urinary incontinence meant she was missing out on life. She would often ‘stay behind’ while her family …
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No More Drippy, Saggy Parts!
Women often think it’s normal to experience saggy, drippy parts as they get older. However, Cherokee Women’s Health patient, Janeen, …
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“My Lady Parts are Falling Out!” – Elena’s Pelvic Prolapse Story
Pelvic organ prolapse is a pelvic floor disorder that can be life-altering for many women unless treated. Many women silently …
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse at Just 32 Years Old
At just 32 years old, a uterine prolapse was the last thing Laurie expected. After all, everything had been going …
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Pelvic Prolapse Surgery – Susan’s Story
Pelvic prolapse can cause a constant urge to go to the bathroom. Our patient Susan experienced this, and sometimes she …
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Prolapsed Bladder – Linda’s Story
Linda was in the shower one night when she unexpectedly felt a balloon-like protrusion between her legs. She was 65 …
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Pelvic Prolapse – A Patient’s Story
Dr. Gandhi and her patient Theresa discuss her hysterectomy, pelvic prolapse and bladder sling surgeries …
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Bathroom Again – Gabrielle’s Story
By James Haley, MD, FACOG, FPMRS “As GYNs, we address bladder issues on a daily basis, so when we discovered …