Sex should not be painful, yet this is the reality for thousands of women. A healthy sex life is vital to ensure a strong and enjoyable relationship with your partner. The good news is that we can provide compassionate, effective treatment to alleviate this discomfort and pain. Does the following information apply to you? If so, we encourage you to contact us for an appointment as soon as possible.
There’s a dizzying array of health care information out there—some reliable, others not. As we head into 2020, you may be considering a list of resolutions to help you live a healthier life. Our Certified Nurse Midwives have some great tips and wonderful information to help you. As the leading OBGYNs in Chapel Hill and […]
Has your love life gone from satisfying to physically painful sex? Do you have a chronically dry vagina? Do you have more frequent urinary tract infections? If these sound too familiar, you may have signs of vaginal atrophy. When most women hear of vaginal atrophy, they think of something that occurs after menopause. However, it […]
No one likes to talk about it, but almost every woman has experienced it. A dry vagina is not only uncomfortable, but it can lead to painful sex, itching and other problems. “Vaginal dryness is a common symptom of several conditions,” said Dr. Chappell. “This is one reason why we encourage you to schedule an […]
Almost half of women over 35 years of age will experience uterine fibroid tumors, which may cause many problems ranging from pelvic pain to complications during pregnancy. These benign growths are responsible for one-third of the hysterectomies performed in the U.S. (The Cleveland Clinic). If left untreated, some fibroids can grow to be the size […]
Pain during sexual intercourse is very common—an estimated 3 out of 4 women experience it at some point in their lives. Painful sex (called dyspareunia) comes in several different forms. If you’re experiencing painful sex, there are several treatment options.