Dr. Rachel Pope provides expert medical and surgical care for a wide range of women's reproductive and sexual health concerns, with a focus on complex conditions and innovative treatments.

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Specialties Include:

  • Menopause & Perimenopause – Managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
  • Sexual Health & Dysfunction – Addressing issues like low desire, pain with intercourse, and orgasmic difficulties.
  • Postpartum Intimacy & Childbirth Injuries – Restoring comfort and function after childbirth.
  • Clitoral Reconstruction – Restorative care for survivors of Female Genital Cutting/Mutilation.
  • Vaginal Congenital Anomalies & Complex Reconstruction – Surgical expertise for rare conditions.
  • Obstetric Fistula Repair – Specialized surgical solutions for vesico-vaginal and recto-vaginal fistulas.
  • Vulvar & Vaginal Disorders – Including lichen sclerosus and hidradenitis suppurativa.
  • Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder & Other Sexual Health Concerns – Advanced treatment options for complex conditions.
  • Women's Sexual Health Post-Cancer Treatment – Restorative care following chemotherapy and radiation.
  • Gender Affirmation Surgery & Revisions – Functional and aesthetic surgical care for trans women.

A Leader in Women's Health

Dr. Pope holds dual appointments in the Department of Urology and Department of Reproductive Biology at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. Her global health expertise, particularly in obstetric fistula repair in sub-Saharan Africa, informs her compassionate, patient-centered approach. As a Certified Menopause Society Practitioner and Director of Female Sexual Health, she leads advancements in care for women at all stages of life.

Dr. Rachel Pope at SXSW She Co-Lab

Speaking Engagements & Thought Leadership

Dr. Pope is a sought-after speaker on issues related to women's health, sexuality, and gender-affirming care. Topics include:

  • The Female Orgasm: The Little We Know
  • Female Sexual Health and Menopause
  • Obstetric Fistula: Why It Still Exists
  • Women’s Public Health: History & Current Needs
  • Innovations in Gender-Affirming Vaginoplasty