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Southeast Urogyn
Jackson, MS
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My primary care philosophy is to provide women with the highest quality pelvic care by the least invasive means possible. With a wide range of treatment options, pelvic floor disorders may be treated with office procedures and pelvic muscle rehabilitation or surgically. Having done more than 10,000 surgeries for vaginal support issues and bladder and bowel control, you can be sure that experience matters and that you will be in good hands
I also offer non-surgical vaginal rejuvenation with CO2 laser for vaginal dryness (Core2Intima and MonaLisa Touch), radiofrequency heat treatments for vaginal tightening and sensitivity and vulvar appearance enhancement (ThermiVa), as well as platelet rich plasma injections into the clitoris and G-spot to enhance sexual response (O-shot).
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.
Urogynecology
Gynecology
Licenses
United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
Doctor Q&A
150 Answers
7 Agrees
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Weak muscles: A cystocele is a herniation of the bladder into the vagina. Damage to the pelic muscle from childbirth, aging, or chronic straining are common causes.... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: There are multiple therapies for urinary incontinence ranging from minimally invasive surgery to non-surgical treatments to change nerve function to m... Read More
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A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
UI: Urinary incontinence is the loss of urine from your urethra/bladder when you don't want it to happen. There are many causes but the most common are st... Read More
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A male asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: These operations are very frequently performed together and there is little increase in recovery with one or both. There are many surgeons who are hig... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
No: No, it is what is called and anti-muscarinc. It blocks muscarinic receptors in the bladder wall which helps keep the bladder muscle from contracting ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Straining: Chronic straining or current heavy lifting may cause vaginal support loss such as rectocele. The most common cause is pelvic muscle damage from vagina... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Ic is an inflammation of the bladder wall that is not usually caused by bacteria while a UTI isp caused by bacteria. These can occur simultaneously an... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Minimal: For a mesh sling only, there is minimal pain and no real restrictions other than nothing in your vagina for 6 weeks. Driving and work can usually resu... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
SUI: Stress incontinence occurs when your urethra is weak and urine flows from the bladder involuntarily, especially when you cough, sneeze, or exercise. ... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
UI: Urinary incontinence is the loss of urine from your urethra/bladder when you don't want it to happen. There are many causes but the most common are st... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: There are multiple therapies for urinary incontinence ranging from minimally invasive surgery to non-surgical treatments to change nerve function to m... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: There may be some situations where this can be covered. It mostly depends on the surgeon you see so ask him or her and get a couple of opinions befor... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
UTI: Burning with voiding along withe frequency and urgency to go are most common symptoms. A short course of antibiotics is very effective.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: Generally the weighted balls will fall out unless you do contract your pelvic/vaginal muscles so this should work if you are able to retain them.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: This is a common combination for UTI treatment. Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) is the antibiotic to rid you from the bacteria and pyrdium... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Unsure: Some unusual, pain can occur for many weeks after surgery. If this pain is significant, myth should see your surgeon and be sure there is nothing seri... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Oab is usually caused by abnormal nerve function and may be cured by several ways. Voiding on a strict schedule is a good start - maybe every 2 hours ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
No: It's very unlikely that you will need an exam. Simply checking your urine with a dipstick is all that will be required to diagnose a UTI if you are h... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Sexual intercourse is a common predisposing factor for a UTI in a woman, irrespective of penis size.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Not very: In the hands of an experienced vaginal surgeon, the complication rate is very minimal. For a mesh sling only, there is minimal pain and no real restri... Read More
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834 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Any time one performs a cystocele and rectocele repair, there is some tightening of the vagina. These repairs can be modified in ways that can tight... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Not much: Generally, surgeries for dropped bladder are minimally invasive and performed through the vagina so there is by little recovery.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Rectocele: Rectocele is a herniation or the rectum into the vagina. It usually presents as a bulge form the vaginal opening and women usually discover these when... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Rectocele: Rectocele is simply the rectum herniating or bulging into the vagina. Common symptoms include a feeling of vaginal fullness and sometimes a feeling of... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Minimal: For a mesh sling only, there is minimal pain and no real restrictions other than nothing in your vagina for 6 weeks. Driving and work can usually resu... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Rarely anything bad: There is very little risk with an untreated rectocele. Surgery should be based on your symptoms and how much you are bothered by them. Rectoceles ca... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Snow globe: This can be seen at cystoscopy or ultrasound and usually looks like a snow globe; the toys that you shake and the white snow-like material disperses.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Although vaginal childbirth is a big risk factor for prolapse, there are other risk factors such as chronic straining from constipation, chronic cough... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
No: Some utis will resolve without treatment but if you have symptoms, a short course of antibiotics is best.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Sure: Bladder infections are not uncommon after intercourse.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Unknown: Interstital Cystitis is more of a compilation of symptoms rather that a true "condition". Therefore, treating the symptoms, e.g. urinary frequency a... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Normal: This is improbably not abnormal. The color of your urine is due to the concentration of it as well as what you eat and drink. It mixes with the color ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Simple stuff: Simply voiding on a schedule, say every 2 hours, whether you have an urge or not, will help many times. Also, performing structured pelvic muscle exer... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Cyst: This could be a bartholin's gland cyst and could be infected. You should see a provider to evaluate this.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: One of the main complaints after any surgery is difficulty with energy returning to normal. Surgery is stressful to the body and it takes time for one... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Minimal: There is very little risk with an untreated rectocele. Surgery should be based on your symptoms and how much you are bothered by them. Rectoceles ca... Read More
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834 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Decreases urgency: Detril is an anti-muscarinic medication so it blocks certain transmitters that help the bladder not to contract as much.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
OAB: Overactive bladder is generally not treated with surgery but instead is more of a nerve issue so modulating the nerves that control bladder function i... Read More
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834 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Muscle : Your bladder has a muscle, the detrusor, that contracts normally to fully empty your bladder. It can continue to contract after completion of urinatio... Read More
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A 70-year-old male asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: If you do not have a uterus and your prolapse extends outside of your vaginal opening, then it can become irritated and maybe even bleed some. If you... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Urogynecologist: See a Urogynecologist for an evaluation. Most surgical correction cable done I a minimally invasive approach so find an experienced MD who can perform... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Soon: If you're asking about one of the CO2 lasers like MonaLisa Touch, this usually stops after about a week and the bleeding should never be heavy fro thi... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Sometimes : Vulvar burning and itching are very common and the skin can become very thin and have a whitish appearance sometimes.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Maybe: Many utis resolve without antibiotics. Use a urinary symptom relief medication over the counter, such as azo, and increase you water intake. If sympto... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Steroid ointment : High potency steroid ointment can be curative for this process so check with your doctor for an evaluation.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
No: Most urinary tract infections are not caused by organisms that cause stds. The most common bacterium that causes utis is e. Coli from feces.
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: Absolutely. Lichen sclerosis usually causes itching and skin irritation and this my lead to excessive scratching and pain. All of these sensations are... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Pelvic muscles: Although prolapse might not be reduced by increasing vaginal/pelvic muscle strength, you may be able to limit its progression. The most important tim... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
Yes: This is a very common reaction in this situation. Contracting your pelvic muscles (kegel) is also likely occurring and this is a reflex to prevent uri... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Harrisanswered
Urogynecology 33 years experience
No: There should not be any correlation. Bladder infections usually occur as bacteria enter the urethra and ascend into the bladder. There should not be a... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Harris is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Harris is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! I'm trying to figure if I need surgery or not.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks for the quick response.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MS
Graduated 1990MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER
Completed 1994
Awards
Compassionate Doctor Award, Vitals.com
Patient's choice award, Vitals.com
On time physician's award, Vitals.com
Affiliations
American Urogynecologic Society
International Urogynecological Association
International Continence Society
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