OBGYN Articles

Urinary incontinence is a common yet underreported condition among women, significantly affecting quality of life, mental health, and relationships. Dr. Sarah Boyles explores its prevalence, the different types of urinary incontinence, and effective diagnostic strategies to empower patients and improve care.

Urogynecologist Dr. Sarah Boyles explains how pelvic floor physical therapy, weight management, and urinary incontinence devices can optimize outcomes and improve the quality of life for women living with urinary incontinence.

Endometrial cancer is typically indicated by irregular bleeding, making it detectable in early stages. However, delays in diagnosis are common due to misattribution of symptoms by physicians, inaccurate screening strategies, and inadequate referral pathways.

Dr. Lisa Hickman explains how to prevent perineal tears and offers practical strategies for effective perineal tear repair, highlighting the importance of standardized treatment protocols.

Endometrial cancer is on track to surpass ovarian cancer as the deadliest gynecologic cancer. The rising incidence of endometrial cancer and related mortality in recent years are fueled by risk factors like obesity, an aging population, treatment trends, and persistent healthcare disparities.

Adenomyosis and endometriosis share a significant overlap in symptoms, including pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, and inflammation making it difficult to distinguish between the two. This diagnostic ambiguity often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed identification.

Adenomyosis is a condition where abnormal tissue grows within the uterine muscle, causing painful periods, heavy bleeding, and fertility issues in some cases. Despite its prevalence, diagnostic inaccuracies and misconceptions regarding the affected age group have led to reduced detection and unsuccessful treatment of adenomyosis symptoms in many affected patients.

Dr. Lisa Hickman explains the postpartum care model developed at the Cleveland Clinic, and the role it plays in treating peripartum pelvic floor disorders.