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Portland, OR
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About
Bio
After growing up and studying medicine in the Midwest, Dr. Edwards moved to Portland in 1999 after being in practice in Chicago for four years. She came to OHSU to grow the Urogynecology Division, which only had one provider at the time. When she is not at work, Dr. Edwards enjoys seeing her sons play hockey and lacrosse, shopping with her daughter and watching movies or singing with all her kids.
Another passion is building the OHSU Footsteps to Healing Program which is a global collaboration with Gimbie Adventist Hospital to improve the health of women in rural Ethiopia. Dr Edwards travels to Gimbie Ethiopia each year to lead a 2 week surgical trip to perform pelvic organ prolapse repairs for local women
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Gynecology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Urology
Doctor Q&A
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A female asked:
Dr. Sharon Edwardsanswered
Gynecology 34 years experience
The : The most likely source would be a vaginal yeast infection which are very common, especially if you have recently been on antibiotics. There are many ... Read More
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Dr. Sharon Edwardsanswered
Gynecology 34 years experience
Kegels! : Kegels! the good news is that first degree prolapse is actually considered a normal degree of tissue relaxation in a woman who has had two vaginal de... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sharon Edwardsanswered
Gynecology 34 years experience
You : You do not mention in your question how old you are but i would strongly encourage you to visit your gynecologist or primary care doctor.
It can be ok... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sharon Edwardsanswered
Gynecology 34 years experience
There : There is minimal to no risk leaving uterine prolapse untreated. Your treatment decisions should largely be based upon your degree of symptoms or both... Read More
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Gynecology 34 years experience
If : If your problem is not too bad, your best option is pelvic floor muscle exercises otherwise known as kegel exercises. You can do these any time, anyw... Read More
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Nov 27, 2012
I endorse this doctor. Outstanding physician who always advocates for the patient's best interest.
Nov 27, 2012
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Edwards is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Babson College
Graduated 2010MD
Medical/Graduate school
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Graduated 1989MD
Residency
Rush University Medical Center
Awards
Top Doctors, Portland Monthly Magazine
Health Policy Scholarship, American College of Surgeons
Faculty Teaching Award, OHSU Dept OB/GYN
Affiliations
American Urogynecologic Society
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American College of Surgeons
Publications
Reoperation 10 years after surgically managed pelvic organ prolapsed and urinary incontinence.
Validating a clinical measure of levator hiatus size.
The Presacral Space and its Impact on Interstim Implantation,
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