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Tests and Procedures Women Should Have Before Reaching Their 60s

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Prevention is an integral part of a person’s healthcare. For adult women nearing 60 years of age, it’s all the more important to know the current status of their health. If you aim to enjoy your life even at that age, you have to be aware of your overall health. There are a couple of […]

FAQs for *Votiva* – A Non-Invasive Tissue Remodeling System for Women

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FAQs for Votiva by InMode Q: Why is my vagina dry and painful during intercourse?  A: The main reason for vaginal dryness lies in a lack or reduction in estrogen. Estrogen is the hormone which stimulates vaginal tissues to thicken, and to secrete fluids to moisten the lining of the vagina. In menopause, estrogen levels drop dramatically, […]

Votiva: Benefits of Pelvic Health and Feminine Care

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Women’s health is a very important priority in my practice. As a urologist, half of my patients are women. Female health is so important in urology that it is an integral part of our residency training. Pelvic health, until recently, has not been a priority for most doctors. Women have endured years of chronic dryness, […]

BTL Emsella Chair Featured on “The Doctors”

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The Doctors are spreading Emsella love on Valentine’s Day. As a follow up to the highly successful September 2018 “Put it to the Test” feature on CBS The Doctors (Est. National Audience: 2,272,640), Emsella was once again featured this morning in PART 2 “Put it to the Test” segment. Dr. Red Alinsod’s patient, Kitty, was invited back to share […]

Sexual Wellness: A Closer Look at Sexual Health in Men and Women

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I am constantly surprised by my patients. It seems there is no age limit on having a healthy sexual relationship. Many patients, well into their 70s 80s and even 90s, are still enjoying the benefits of a healthy sex life. And yet, so many others have given up on their sexual health either because their […]

Preventing Bacterial Vaginosis: New Therapy for a Healthier Vagina

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“Vaginal rejuvenation” has become a popular term, with many different medical device companies offering laser or radio frequency energy, or both. All of these devices depend upon insertion into the vagina of a probe which delivers energy. The laser devices ablate tissue, think “burn,” and the vagina grows new healthier tissue in its place. The […]