Dr. Mitchell W Schuster M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
1304 13th Ave Se Decatur AL, 35601About
Dr. Mitchell Schuster is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Decatur, AL. Dr. Schuster specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Schuster can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Schuster can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Dr. Mitchell W Schuster M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Anterior Prolapse
It is not dangerous to be sexually active when you have a prolapse as you describe. It is a very common issue with menopausal women as you note. Pelvic floor exercises help and I would suggest seeing a Urogynecologist for Further assistance like pelvic floor physical therapy and pessary management. Mitch Schuster MD, FACOG, FACS READ MORE
Treatments
- Urinary Incontinence
- Vaginal Prolapse
- Menopause
- Constipation
- Vaginitis
- Interstitial Cystitis
- Stress Incontinence
- Uterine Prolapse
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