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Melvin Ashford, MD
Board Certified Urogynecologist
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I’m 31 with 3 kids. All were delivered via c...

I’m 31 with 3 kids. All were delivered via c-section but pregnancy affects your vagina, not just the birth. I’m petite and carried very low too. I started pelvic floor therapy last summer after an initial consultation for a vaginoplasty/labiaplasty. I was frustrated with feeling loose during sex and having the urge to pee all the time. I also hate the look of my vagina and my long labia causes discomfort. I was having pain with sex for many years, and figured that was from my surgeries. Men have commented that it’s difficult to get me to orgasm. I tried to do kegels but I couldn’t hold them for more than one second. Dr Ashford said that tells him my muscles are very weak, and told me about urostim which is covered by insurance. So I decided to try that first. Well, after urostim therapy I can hold my kegels for 10+ seconds and do many reps of those! Sex and orgasms have improved tremendously! But I still feel like I should be tighter on the inside and outside. I decided to try the non-surgical options first especially because recovery from surgery would be difficult with 3 young children at home. Also this is cheaper, and he gave me a deal to basically do both for the price of one. I just had my very first session yesterday! I have 2 more sessions scheduled, each a month apart. I’m so excited for the results!! I took a before/after picture yesterday and I can’t wait to have sex and see if I notice an improvement! He said i won’t see much difference until the 2nd treatment but I’m hopeful it will be sooner than that!

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Board Certified Urogynecologist
2603 White Bear Ave. N, Maplewood, Minnesota
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Dr. Ashford is awesome! I’ve never been comfortable with male gynecologists and I felt so comfortable with him. He listened to all of my concerns and suggested multiple options that could help me. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone!