Pelvic Health

woman in chair hunched over in pain due to recurrent urinary tract infection

What Makes It A Recurrent UTI?

Fornati Bedell MD September 3, 2026

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections affecting women. A UTI occurs when bacteria enter the urinary tract and multiply. A recurrent UTI is generally defined as having two documented UTIs within six months or three within one year. Approximately 30% to 40% of women who experience a UTI will go on to have recurrent infections. The most common bacteria associated with recurrent UTIs is E. coli.

woman covering her private area and holding medications pills in other hand

Are Your Medications Causing Vaginal Dryness?

Alexandra Dubinskaya MD August 27, 2026

Vaginal dryness is very common and something many women experience, but few feel comfortable talking about. Whether you’re in your 20s or navigating menopause, if you’re noticing discomfort during intimacy, itching, or irritation that wasn’t there before, you’re not alone. There can be many different causes for vaginal dryness, and one often-overlooked cause? Medications.

woman holding abdomen with chronic pelvic pain from pelvic congestion syndrome

What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

Kai Dallas MD August 20, 2026

One of the most underdiagnosed conditions I see in pelvic health is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, or PCS. To understand PCS, it helps to think about varicose veins, which many people are familiar with seeing in the legs. In simple terms, pelvic congestion syndrome is essentially varicose veins of the pelvis.

Postmenopausal Bleeding: With Updated 2026 Guidelines

Katherine Choi MD August 6, 2026

Seeing blood in your underwear after you thought you were completely done with periods can be unexpected. Some women may brush it off as nothing to worry about, while for others, it may bring up an immediate wave of anxiety. In either case, the most important next step is to get it evaluated, whether it is a month after menopause or 10 years later. But I want you to take a deep breath and know that while postmenopausal bleeding is something that always requires a prompt medical check, it does not automatically mean something terrible is happening.

Urethral Bulking: Treating Stress Urinary Incontinence

Alexandra Dubinskaya MD June 19, 2026

Urethral bulking is a procedure designed to help women who experience stress urinary incontinence, which happens when the muscles supporting the urethra aren’t as strong as they used to be. This weakness can cause leaks when there’s extra pressure on your bladder, like when you cough or lift something heavy.

Painful Urination: Another UTI or something else?

Guest Expert June 15, 2026

That frustrating, burning sensation when you pee is something so many women know all too well. Your first thought is almost certainly that it is just another urinary tract infection, or perhaps it is a vaginal infection caused by yeast, bacteria or trichomoniasis. But if the antibiotics aren’t helping, what if your painful urination is something more, like interstitial cystitis?

Why Endometriosis is More Than Just Pain

Katherine Choi MD June 10, 2026

Endometriosis is not just a “bad period”. It is a complex inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in other areas of the pelvic cavity. Even though this tissue is in the wrong place, it still responds to your monthly hormonal cycle, causing significant inflammation, internal scarring, and adhesions that can make your organs stick together. This is why the pain can feel so multifaceted, presenting as a constellation of symptoms that can shift throughout your cycle, and often overlaps with other conditions.

The Pap Smear: The Life Saving Screening Test for Cervical Cancer

Jackie Dallas MD June 2, 2026

Few routine medical appointments cause as much collective anxiety as the annual woman’s wellness exam, specifically when it is time for a Pap smear. But demystifying exactly what happens on that exam table, and why the screening test is so important, can help transform an anxiety-inducing chore into a powerful, straightforward act of self-care.

What You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD

Jackie Dallas MD May 28, 2026

Getting an intrauterine device (IUD) is one of those topics that comes with a lot of noise. If you search for it online, you will run into a wild mix of horror stories about the pain and glowing reviews from women who say it changed their lives. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about exactly what an IUD is, how it works, what your choices are, and what the insertion procedure looks like step by step. We are also going to talk very honestly about pain management, because those concerns are very real, have been ignored for too long and you deserve to know your options.

What is Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

Kai Dallas MD May 26, 2026

Overactive Bladder, or OAB, is a clinical condition where the bladder muscle contracts involuntarily, even when it isn’t full. It creates a sudden, overwhelming urge to urinate that can be incredibly difficult to ignore. It is estimated that one in three women, or over thirty million adults in the United States live with OAB symptoms, though the real number is likely much higher because so many people assume it’s just a normal part of getting older.

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What Makes It A Recurrent UTI?

Are Your Medications Causing Vaginal Dryness?

What is Pelvic Congestion Syndrome?

Postmenopausal Bleeding: With Updated 2026 Guidelines

Urethral Bulking: Treating Stress Urinary Incontinence

Painful Urination: Another UTI or something else?

Why Endometriosis is More Than Just Pain

The Pap Smear: The Life Saving Screening Test for Cervical Cancer

What You Need to Know Before Getting an IUD

What is Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

Hello! I am Jackie Dallas

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