Renewal Gynecology

09/10/2026

What if your low libido… isn’t actually a libido problem?

Desire doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Stress. Poor sleep. Kids. Aging parents. The mental load. Relationship tension. Body image. Lack of privacy. Pain. Anxiety. Depression. Medications. Past experiences.

Sometimes the question isn’t simply, “What’s wrong with my hormones?”

It’s: “What is happening in the life surrounding my s*xuality?”

And then there’s something many women were never taught: desire isn’t always spontaneous.

For many women, desire can be responsive—connection, touch or arousal begins first, and desire follows.

That doesn’t mean having s*x when you don’t want to. It means understanding that waiting to spontaneously feel like a teenager again may not reflect how desire works for you now.

Sometimes treatment means hormones, medication or addressing pain.

Sometimes it means sleep, reducing the mental load, reconnecting with your partner, pelvic floor therapy, or working with a qualified s*x therapist.

Often, it’s a combination.

The goal isn’t to make women want more s*x.

It’s to understand what may be standing between a woman and the s*xual life she wants.

S*xual health is whole-person health. *xualwellness

08/27/2026

You can only see a small part of your cl****is.

The rest? Most of us were never taught about it.

The cl****is is a complex erectile organ with external and internal structures involved in arousal, sensation and or**sm.

Yet traditional s*x education has often focused heavily on:

Pregnancy prevention.
STIs.
Periods.
Contraception.

All important.

But understanding pleasure, or**sm, s*xual pain and normal female anatomy is part of s*xual health too.

At Renewal Gynecology, we believe women deserve to understand their bodies—not be embarrassed by them.

S*xual health is health. And pleasure deserves a place in the conversation.

Dr. Emma Hackett & Dr. Elizabeth Micks
Board-Certified OB-GYNs
Renewal Gynecology *xualwellness

08/20/2026

For decades, women’s s*xual health conversations have focused on what to prevent:
✔️ Pregnancy
✔️ STIs
✔️ Cervical cancer

Those conversations save lives—and they remain essential.

But s*xual health is more than the absence of disease.

Pain with intimacy, vaginal dryness, difficulty with or**sm, changes in desire, and postpartum or menopausal changes can all affect quality of life, and many have effective treatment options.

At Renewal Gynecology, we believe these conversations belong in healthcare. You deserve a space where your concerns are heard without embarrassment or dismissal.

Because s*xual wellness is part of whole-person health. *xualwellness

08/17/2026

Perimenopause is the topic on everyone's mind lately, and for good reason. Hormone therapy is a powerful tool to manage the changes that can start as early as your mid-30s. We are here to support you through hot flashes, sleep disruptions, low libido, and that frustrating brain fog. You deserve to feel like yourself again. What symptoms have been the most challenging for you lately? Reach out to see how we can help.

08/14/2026

Rediscovering s*xual confidence after childbirth or as you age is a deeply personal journey - and you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🌿🤍💬

At Renewal Gynecology, we approach that journey with compassionate, medically grounded care from our board-certified physician and clinical team. We focus on privacy, comfort, and natural-looking results, offering tailored options like non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation, hormone therapy, pelvic‑floor rehabilitation, and precise surgical choices when appropriate (l***aplasty, vaginoplasty, majora lift). We also emphasize whole-person supports - mindfulness, partner communication, and self-care - so physical care sits alongside emotional well‑being.

Read the full post to learn how thoughtful care can help you reconnect with your body and confidence. Have questions or want a private conversation? Comment below or send us a message - we’re here for you. We proudly serve women in Northern California and Southern Oregon.

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08/10/2026

The power of PRP is real and our patients are seeing the proof! One of our latest success stories highlights a remarkable increase in vaginal health and sensation following their first treatment. This is just the beginning of the transformation and we are so excited to see these results thrive over time. Click the link to learn how this treatment can work for you! 🌈💫 https://www.renewal-gynecology.com

08/07/2026

A recent media article has many people asking, “Why are more women talking about l***aplasty?”

Our answer is simple:

Women aren’t necessarily changing.

The conversation is.

For years, many women quietly lived with discomfort, irritation during exercise, postpartum changes, or concerns about the appearance of their l***a without realizing there were options. Increased awareness has encouraged more women to seek information and ask questions.

At Renewal Gynecology, we believe every woman deserves:
• Honest education
• A thorough evaluation
• Personalized recommendations
• A surgeon with focused expertise when surgery is appropriate

Not every woman needs a l***aplasty.

But every woman deserves to know her options—and to feel comfortable asking about them. *xualwellness ***aplasty

08/02/2026

“It healed”… but it doesn’t feel the same.

Many women experience lasting changes to the perineum after childbirth, especially following tears or an episiotomy. While healing is expected, some women continue to notice:

* A feeling of vaginal openness
* Discomfort during intimacy
* Tender scar tissue
* Difficulty with hygiene
* Changes in confidence

A perineoplasty is one option to restore the perineum and vaginal opening for women with persistent symptoms—but it’s not the right solution for everyone.

At Renewal Gynecology, we discuss the full spectrum of care, including pelvic floor physical therapy, hormone therapy when appropriate, regenerative treatments, and surgical repair when indicated.

You don’t have to simply accept that “this is just how it is after childbirth.” *xualwellness

07/30/2026

PRP or PRF? Which is better?

The answer is: it depends.

Both PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) and PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) use your body’s own healing components to support tissue health.

Potential applications in gynecology include carefully selected patients with:

• Vaginal dryness

• Pain with intimacy

• Reduced sensation

• Postpartum tissue changes

• Age-related vulvovaginal changes

PRF contains a fibrin scaffold that may provide a slower release of growth factors, while PRP has been studied for a longer period and remains widely used.

At Renewal Gynecology, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatment. We evaluate your symptoms, anatomy, and goals to determine whether regenerative therapy is appropriate and if so, which option best fits your needs. *xualwellness

07/27/2026

Feeling like s*x isn’t what it used to be? You’re not broken — childbirth, stress, breastfeeding, medications, and menopause can change sensation, lubrication, and desire. Read practical explanations and evidence-based tips to help reclaim intimacy and comfort. Learn what actually helps ➡️ https://wix.to/qwDBo7Y *xAfterChildbirth

If s*x doesn't feel the way it used to, you're not broken, and you're not alone.Childbirth. Perimenopause and menopause. Chronic stress. Breastfeeding. Certain medications. Just getting older. Any one of these can change how your body responds during s*x — less lubrication, pain with pe*******on, ...