Ronni E. Farris, MD

06/05/2026

Some things look simple until you actually try them. 😜

What is something you thought would be easy…but wasn’t?

06/04/2026

Pain during intimacy can be physically uncomfortable and emotionally heavy.

Many women describe feeling frustrated, embarrassed, disconnected, or worried that their body is “not cooperating.”

But painful intimacy is not a personal failure. It is a symptom.

In midlife, pain with s*x may be related to hormonal changes, vaginal dryness, tissue sensitivity, pelvic floor tension, fibroids, endometriosis, inflammation, or bladder concerns.

It can also create a cycle: pain leads to anticipation, anticipation leads to muscle tension, and tension can make pain worse. You deserve intimacy that feels safe, comfortable, and connected.

If pain is causing you to avoid intimacy or feel anxious about it, that is worth discussing. There are options, and the right plan starts with understanding the cause.

06/03/2026

Hormonal changes in midlife can affect more than periods and hot flashes.

As estrogen levels fluctuate and eventually decline, some women notice changes in vaginal tissue, lubrication, elasticity, urinary comfort, and pelvic sensitivity.

The symptoms are often part of a bigger picture called genitourinary syndrome of menopause, which describes the vaginal, urinary, and s*xual health changes that can happen during the menopause transition.

The good news: these symptoms are common and treatable.

Midlife changes are real. Suffering through them should not be the standard.

06/02/2026

If you have been by the clinic this week, you’ve noticed that the waiting room looks a little different.

We have taken down a wall and expanded the waiting room. A full waiting room needing expansion is a good problem to have, and I am loving how it looks.

Construction is happening on the weekends as to not disrupt clinic, so please pardon our work in progress. The coffee and snack bar will be back soon. 😎 ☕️

06/02/2026

When women hear “pelvic pain,” they often think it must be coming from the uterus or ovaries.

But the pelvis is more like a neighborhood.

It includes the uterus, ovaries, bladder, bowel, pelvic floor muscles, nerves, connective tissue, and surrounding support structures. If one part is irritated, tense, inflamed, or under stress, nearby areas can be affected too.

That is one reason pelvic pain can be tricky to diagnose. Pain may feel gynecologic, but the source can also be urinary, gastrointestinal, muscular, hormonal, or even nerve related.

In fact, research has shown that in many chronic pelvic pain cases, the source is not purely gynecologic.

So, if you have been told “everything looks normal” but you still do not feel normal, that doesn't mean your pain is not real.

It may mean your body needs a broader look.

06/01/2026

Pelvic pain is one of those symptoms many women try to “explain away.”

Maybe it's aging.
Maybe it's stress.
Maybe it only happens sometimes, so it feels easier to ignore.

But pelvic pain in midlife deserves attention.

Hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause can affect the pelvic tissues, muscles, bladder, and vaginal comfort. Other common causes may include fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, bladder concerns, or digestive issues.

Research shows chronic pelvic pain affects a meaningful number of women, and the cause is not always limited to the reproductive organs.

That is why a comprehensive evaluation matters.

Pelvic pain is not something you have to “just live with.” It is information from your body — and it is worth listening to.

06/01/2026

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05/29/2026

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05/28/2026

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05/27/2026

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