Treated Conditions

At The Stoehr Center, we get it. Chronic pelvic pain can be a significant hurdle, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Dr. Angie Stoehr’s functional approach to medicine is all about finding the right path for you. We offer plenty of options, each personalized to help you feel your best.

1. Diet and Lifestyle Recommendations.
   We believe that a happy gut means a happier you. Your gut and brain are in constant conversation, affecting everything from how you feel to how you manage pain. If conditions like IBS, incontinence, or Bladder Pain Syndrome are causing discomfort, we can guide you to a diet that helps soothe your symptoms. And, if you need some inspiration in the kitchen, Dr. Stoehr’s cookbook is full of organically delicious recipes designed to support your healing.
2. High Tech Intervention.
   At The Stoehr Center, we offer high-tech solutions to target pelvic pain and support healing. Our advanced treatments include Emsculpt NEO, which strengthens pelvic floor muscles and core stability using electromagnetic energy, and Emsella, a chair-based therapy that stimulates thousands of pelvic muscle contractions to combat incontinence. We also offer SoLa Pelvic Therapy, a gentle laser treatment that reduces inflammation and promotes healing for chronic pain. Our options provide non-invasive ways to strengthen your core, pelvic floor, and simply live more comfortably.
3. Bladder Instillations.
   We use bladder instillations to provide targeted relief for bladder-related pelvic pain. This treatment involves delivering soothing medication directly into the bladder to reduce inflammation, irritation, and discomfort associated with conditions like Interstitial Cystitis. By treating the bladder lining directly, instillations help calm symptoms and improve your quality of life.
4. Muscle Trigger Injections.
   At The Stoehr Center, muscle trigger injections offer targeted relief for pelvic pain by addressing muscle tension and spasms. These injections deliver medication directly into tight or painful muscles, helping to release tension, reduce inflammation, and alleviate discomfort.

Ideal for conditions involving pelvic floor dysfunction, trigger injections provide fast-acting relief and support a more comfortable, active lifestyle. As part of our personalized care, they help restore day-to-day mobility and ease chronic pain.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), around 75% of women experience sexual pain at some point in their lives. The medical term for this pain is Dyspareunia. Yet, despite its prevalence, patients are often shy about discussing it. When you talk to our providers, we’ll listen to your concerns and walk you through your options. Sex shouldn’t be painful. Period.

We offer a variety of solutions to alleviate pain during sex. We tailor each treatment to your individual needs, and our sexual health specialists are here to help find the right approach for you. Here are some treatments that have proven especially effective:

• Lubrication: Proper use of personal lubrication can ease discomfort from vaginal dryness, particularly in peri-menopausal and post-menopausal women. We advise treating lubricant selection like skincare—carefully consider ingredients and test on your skin before genital application.
• Vaginismus Treatments For those experiencing vaginismus, where vaginal contractions make penetration difficult, we offer a combination of therapies. This might include talk therapy and the use of vaginal dilators to gently condition the muscle, as well as SoLa Pelvic Therapy
• Vulvodynia Relief: For chronic pain at the vaginal opening, including symptoms like burning or itching, treatments may include antihistamines, nerve blockers, and hormone creams. We also treat possible underlying causes such as tight pelvic floor muscles and nerve pain. We aim to find and address the root cause of vulvodynia for more effective relief.
• Endometriosis Management: If endometriosis is causing pain during sex, we provide guidance on how to minimize discomfort. This includes tips like engaging in gentle penetration, experimenting with different positions, and timing intercourse for less painful periods post-ovulation.

Of course! At The Stoehr Center, we’d love to be your new go-to for yearly Ob/GYN care. Our friendly team is here to make your annual visits easy and comfortable. From pap smears and sex tips to talking through your concerns, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re ready for a change or just want a fresh perspective, we’re ready to make the switch smooth and stress-free.

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the frequency of Pap smears depends on age and other pressing medical factors.

• Ages 21 to 29: Every 3 Years
• Ages 30 to 65: Every 5 years paired with an HPV test
• Ages 65+: You can stop having cervical cancer screening if you have never had abnormal cervical cells or cervical cancer, alongside two or three negative screenings in a row.

You may need more frequent testing if you have a history with the following:

• Cervical cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Cervix irregularities
• Organ transplants

We recommend seeing your Ob/GYN even if you’re not due for your cervical cancer screening. Visiting grants you an opportunity to discuss any number of concerns with your Ob/GYN, including pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, sex, or birth control.

Absolutely! We welcome all patients, including trans men and anyone who is a vagina owner, to schedule a consultation. At The Stoehr Center, we personalize care for every individual, ensuring that our trans patients receive thoughtful, affirming, and tailored support. Your comfort and health are our top priorities, and we’re here to provide a safe, inclusive space for your needs, no matter your gender identity.

Absolutely, we do, and if we detect a sexually transmitted disease, we’ll offer you compassionate support while walking you through your personalized path for treatment.

Sexually transmitted infections are infections that are spread by sexual contact (skin, genitals, mouth, rectum, or body fluids). Many can be treated and cured, but others stay in the body even after treatment.

We recommend following these steps, as paraphrased from the ACOG, to reduce your risk of getting an STI:

• Have frequent, honest, and informed conversations with your partners about their sexual partners. The more partners you or your partners have, the higher your risk of getting an STI
• Keep protection handy. Using a latex or polyurethane condom when you have sex reduces the risk of infection.
• Get vaccinated. The marvels of modern science and its many vaccines help protect against hepatitis B and human papillomavirus (HPV)