1) Reliability - Get a diagnosis and treatment plan in consultation with a vulvovaginal expert who manages chronic vulvovaginal conditions exclusively. Dr. Fowler was a board certified gynecologist who trained and then practiced at Mayo Clinic for 20+ years. He then trained his protégé and former patient, Dr. Lea Remolona, MD, to continue the practice after his retirement. She is the ONLY physician trained and endorsed by Dr. Fowler in the Fowler Gyn Approach. The Fowler Gyn Approach applies a systematic methodology and has formed multiple treatment protocols that have yielded reproducible results getting patients sustained relief from their symptoms.

2) Credibility - Dr. Fowler was a board certified gynecologist who trained & then practiced at Mayo Clinic for 20+ years. He then trained his protégé and former patient, Dr. Lea Remolona, MD, to continue the practice after his retirement. Dr. Lea is the ONLY physician trained and endorsed by Dr. Fowler in the Fowler Gyn Approach.

3) Reputability - Thousands of patients have been treated with success by FGI through the Fowler Gyn Approach. You can read testimonials here. Dr. Lea can attest that every single one is REAL and from an ACTUAL patient.

4) Affordability - Competitive and/or low cost services compared to other providers specializing in chronic vulvovaginal conditions. Medication and products recommended by FGI are reasonable.

5) Convenience - Register from the convenience & privacy of your own home. Dr. Lea will determine whether you are appropriate for FGI services before offering an initial evaluation. Established patients can do follow-ups with Dr. Lea virtually and repeat their VFA Test through mailing service. Custom medications prescribed are filled by select pharmacies and shipped to your door.

6) Objectivity - Treatment monitored with objective measures by the VFA Test. FGI measures the physiologic changes in the vagina via subsequent VFA Tests to track patient progress and inform on treatment decision making. What other gynecology provider can offer that?

7) Ease - FGI's physical exam is non-invasive and much less painful - if at all - compared to other gynecology visits. At home collection uses a sterile cotton swab for collecting your specimen. No need for going into the office for a speculum exam or deep digital palpation.

8) Focus - FGI utilizes with some exception localized treatments. That means that most medications prescribed are for topical or vaginal use, addressing the problem at its location. This avoids the side effects otherwise more likely with oral/systemic treatment compared to localized treatment.

9) Attention - As a client, you are able to reach Dr. Lea by phone and/or email with questions and concerns as you go through treatment.

10) Customization - FGI often prescribes custom compounded medications filled by select pharmacies and therefore can control for the medication ingredients and product quality. We are also experienced in modifying medication bases in the event that a client has difficulty with utilizing their medication.

11) Effectiveness - The basis of FGI services is to address the underlying cause(s) of vulvovaginal conditions rather than treating just the symptoms or reacting to flares. While this approach is "slow," the results are more than worth the effort and time. 

12) Persistence - While it's true that most clients identified to be appropriate for FGI services improve in a predictable fashion, there is a portion who respond at a slower rate or face more challenges during the treatment process. FGI persists to find solutions when most gynecologists will shrug, recommend you seek help elsewhere, or worse - that you have to "learn to live with it."

13) Compassion - Dr. Lea (she) is a woman doctor who has not only dedicated herself to the treatment of vulvovaginal conditions such as vulvodynia. She herself has vulvodynia. That's right. She is a former patient of Dr. Fowler and now manages her condition successfully thanks to the Fowler Gyn Approach. Clients often feel alone going through their healthcare journey, but here at FGI, we have heard it all before (unfortunately but fortunately). If you are struggling with chronic vulvaginal symptoms, Dr. Lea has been on both sides and therefore has more understanding of vulvodynia and its detriment than most gynecologists. What healthcare provider do you know who can say that?

14) Hope - At FGI, we want to assure you that we have the experience, tools, and dedication to get you relief from your symptoms. Are you ready? Click here to register as a "New Patient."