Why Does Coffee Make You Pee?

In the United States, over 50% of American adults divulge in their morning routine with a warm cup of joe to get them started. This is equivalent to 150 million people every day just in the United States alone. According to the National Coffee Association, the average American drinks 3.2 cups of coffee a day. That’s over 1,168 cups of coffee a year. It’s no wonder why the United States coffee market is worth over 18 billion dollars annually.

FPMRS (Female Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery or (FPMRS) is a specialty of medicine that specializes in symptoms of female prolapse, pelvic floor dysfunction, as well as problems of fecal and urinary incontinence in women.

Discussions in FPMRS (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery): Fixing vaginal prolapse and restoring pelvic function with Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez

Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) Surgery  affects as many as 200,000 known patients a year in the United States. However, it is estimated that over 70% of women with (POP) symptoms do not seek help from a FPMRS specialist (Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Physician). If you are feeling any of the following you could be a (POP) candidate and may need to consult your FPMRS physician.

The Laproscopic Hysterectomy

Laproscopic surgeries  are one of the most advanced forms of surgery in the medical field. The meaning of laproscopic is literally “peeking into the belly.” The best part about a laproscopic surgery is that it’s minimally invasive.

Do Cranberries Prevent UTI's?

Many claim that cranberry juice is the “all-in-one” cure for any urinary tract infection, but is any of this based on fact? Cranberries have actually been used for hundreds of years to treat medical illnesses and infections. Native Americans have been using them to treat bladder and kidney infections for centuries.

What are Bladder Fistulas?

A fistula is an unnatural connection between organs or even skin that are normally separate.  In regards to female urology (urogynecology), a connection between the bladder and the vagina can form what is called a bladder or vesicovaginal fistula. This can be the culprit to a number of urinary defects within the feminine urologic system.  Let's go over some of the causes and symptoms.

The Suppossed "All-In-One" Fix

It seemed to be an “in-all-in-one” fix for many women. A vaginal mesh or sling would be implanted into the vagina to reverse the effects of pelvic prolapse or stress urinary incontinence. This mesh or “sling” would provide the support for the various weakened muscles and organs in a woman’s pelvic region. 

This is what the mesh was “intended” to do for different female urologic conditions.

Women’s Health- Pelvic Organ Prolapse

                                                             Houston Metro Urology

Weakening of the muscles with age is inevitable. Unless you’ve found the fountain of youth, most of us aren’t quite as quick, agile, or sharp as we once were. No surprise right, we all expected this. It’s all part of being human so bring on the Metamucil!

Women's Sexual Health

Some things are just better left unsaid right? Society has put social boundaries on women not to express or talk about their sexuality. But what if your sexuality is physically and mentally detrimental to your health?

What is Urogynecology and What Does it Affect?

Gynecology is nothing out of the normal, but what if you stick the word “uro” in front it? At first, it can cause some confusion. You may think to yourself “for what purpose do these two words come together and how does it affect me?” The fact is an upward 45% of women suffering from pelvic disorders can be treated by an Urogynecologist. One of the most prevalent and uncomfortable pelvic disorders is women’s urinary incontinence.