Hysterectomies are the second most common surgery for women of reproductive age in the United States, right behind cesarean sections. When women develop problems from childbirth, invasive

Menopause is when your period stops. You’ve reached menopause once you’ve gone a year without menstruating. This happens naturally, usually after age 45, but can happen as early

While vaginal atrophy may sound hopeless, it’s not. There are several things you can do to offset the thinning, inflammation, and dryness that comes with

Chronic pelvic pain stems from a range of conditions, alone or in combination, and can make your life difficult because of the ongoing and sometimes

When you receive a diagnosis of endometriosis, you may be scared and wonder about its impact on your gynecologic health and fertility. It’s important that you

The title of this blog asks whether urinary incontinence is normal and our answer is this: It’s common, which may make it seem “normal.” That

There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding uterine fibroids, which is why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to share the facts. Around 80% of women may

Receiving an infertility diagnosis might feel like the end of the world — but it’s not. With advanced technologies, innovations in medical care, and the

Do you suffer from chronic pelvic pain? This condition can be hard to diagnose. Medically, it’s often described simply as chronic, non-cyclic pain in the pelvic region,

If you are one of the approximately one in ten women who suffer from endometriosis, you may be familiar with the constant cycle of pain, abnormal

In the past, many women who wanted permanent sterilization without a hysterectomy or tubal ligation chose Essure as a convenient, non-surgical option. The procedure included

Most women develop fibroids at some point in their lives, but for 1 in 5, these growths can become highly problematic, causing varying levels of

When it comes to the “change of life,” you may be expecting the hot flashes and night sweats, since that’s what most women talk about

If you’ve reached the end of conservative measures for treating pelvic organ prolapse and it’s time for surgery, you can choose an innovative, minimally invasive

Pelvic support defects and organ prolapse are common conditions for women as they age, but many women won’t discuss their symptoms – not even with their

More and more women are looking to take control of their bodies again after changes brought by childbirth and aging. Some are looking for relief

While last year’s debut of the so-called “Female Viagra” was a disappointment, women should know it wasn’t their only option. There are still a number of

More than 7,000 gynecologic surgeons got their first look at the latest innovation in robotic surgery demonstrated by Dr. Richard Farnam of the Texas Urogynecology and

Many women are paying a high price for urinary incontinence without knowing all the facts behind a simple procedure that has been providing a permanent

The Texas Urogynecology and Laser Surgery center is proud to announce the release of the center’s newly redesigned website, www.farnammd.com.

First there was R2-D2, the diminutive robot of “Star Wars” fame. Now 30 years later, there is daVinci Si Vespa platform, a seven-foot robot with

El Paso gynecologic surgeon, Dr. Richard Farnm has been designated as the Epiccenter for Robotic Gynecologic Surgery in the Southwest.  The Epicenter is an honor

There’s virtually no sign that Maria Contreras had a hysterectomy only three weeks ago.  The skin on her stomach is smooth, and you’d have to