by Virtuosa Gyn | Sep 10, 2024 | Blogs, Gynecology, Surgery, Womens
Understanding Robotic Myomectomy Although many women with fibroids are fortunate enough to never have symptoms, others can struggle with pain, heavy bleeding, and infertility. If your fibroids start causing symptoms or prevent you from conceiving a baby, you can find...
by Jody Jelas | Apr 1, 2022 | Blogs, Gynecology, Surgery, Womens
Hysterectomy, a serious but fairly common procedure to remove a woman’s uterus, offers a safe, effective treatment option for various conditions. In some cases, a hysterectomy also includes removal of the fallopian tubes, ovaries, and/or cervix. At Virtuosa GYN in San...
by Jody Jelas | Sep 1, 2021 | Blogs, Gynecology, Womens
Your pelvic region contains a variety of organs, including your bladder, cervix, rectum, urethra, uterus, and vagina. These organs are supported by tissue and muscles that form a structure known as your pelvic floor. When your pelvic floor cannot adequately support...
by Jody Jelas | Jul 21, 2021 | Blogs, Gynecology, Surgery, Womens
Your uterus is lined with a specific type of tissue that should only grow inside your uterus. This is known as endometrial tissue. But in women with a condition known as endometriosis, endometrial tissue grows in places where it shouldn’t, such as your fallopian...
by Virtuosa Gyn | Jun 9, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
If you’ve never heard of vulvodynia, you’re not alone. Most women can’t explain what the word “vulvodynia” means. But they may know how it feels, even if they don’t know what it’s called. Vulvodynia is a condition that results in chronic pain in the area around the...
by Virtuosa Gyn | May 10, 2021 | Blogs, Womens
Overflow Incontinence You probably know that urinary incontinence is a condition in which you can’t control your bladder as well as you used to. But you may not realize that there are different types of urinary incontinence with different causes and treatments. One...
