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# AZIZA Project

hope for gynecologic pain

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## Posts

- [AZIZA NEWS & UPDATES](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-news/) - AZIZA NEWS & UPDATES
- [The Grief With No Funeral: Mourning the Life You Thought You'd Have](https://www.azizaproject.org/grief-with-no-funeral/) - There's a grief with no funeral for the life you thought you'd have with chronic gynecologic pain. Learn why this loss is real and how healing can begin.
- [Building a Fall Routine for Chronic Pain That Works With You](https://www.azizaproject.org/fall-routine-for-chronic-pain/) - Building a fall routine for chronic pain doesn't mean pushing through. Learn compassionate, sustainable ways to structure your days around your body's needs.
- [Travel Barriers to Care: Why We Cover More Than Treatment](https://www.azizaproject.org/travel-barriers-to-care/) - Some barriers to care are quiet ones. Here's why The Aziza Project pays for the plane ticket, not just the appointment.
- [Living With Chronic Pain: Setting Boundaries With the People You Love](https://www.azizaproject.org/setting-boundaries-with-the-people-you-love/) - Setting boundaries with the people you love isn't selfish, even when you're living with chronic pain. Here's how to say no without carrying the guilt.
- [Dating With Chronic Pain: What No One Tells You](https://www.azizaproject.org/dating-with-chronic-pain/) - Dating with chronic pain doesn't mean explaining everything up front. Here's when disclosure actually matters, and what healthy timing looks like for you.
- [Traveling for Specialized Care: When the Right Doctor Is 1,500 Miles Away](https://www.azizaproject.org/traveling-for-specialized-care/) - Traveling for specialized care isn't rare for complex gynecologic pain. Here's why it happens and what the journey actually looks like for patients today.
- [Chronic Pain and Loneliness: Why You Feel So Alone, and How to Find Your People](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-pain-and-loneliness/) - Chronic pain and loneliness often collide for women with vulvovaginal and pelvic pain. Discover why isolation happens, and how to find real community.
- [Funding Gynecologic Care Access: What Your Gift Builds](https://www.azizaproject.org/funding-gynecologic-care-access/) - The Guardian just told our story. Here's what your gift funded in June, and how close we are to doing it again every month.
- [The Real Price of Living With Undiagnosed Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/living-with-undiagnosed-pain/) - Living with undiagnosed pain costs more than money. See the real financial, emotional, and physical toll, and how The Aziza Project can help you find answers.
- [How to Build a Life You Love When Life with Chronic Pain Is Unpredictable](https://www.azizaproject.org/life-with-chronic-pain-build-a-life-you-love/) - Life with chronic pain reshapes every plan. Here's how to keep moving forward without losing yourself in the process.
- [How to Prepare for a Specialist Appointment (So You Don't Leave Feeling Dismissed)](https://www.azizaproject.org/how-to-prepare-for-a-specialist-appointment/) - Learn how to prepare for a specialist appointment so you feel heard, not dismissed, when navigating complex pelvic or vulvovaginal pain.
- [What to Say (and Not Say) to Someone Living With Chronic Gynecologic Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/what-to-say-chronic-gynecologic-pain/) - A compassionate guide for loved ones: what to say, and avoid, when someone you care about lives with chronic gynecologic pain every day, in big and small ways.
- [June 2026 Newsletter:  Why Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Is the Missing Piece](https://www.azizaproject.org/june-2026-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-after-botox-2/) - For women living with chronic pelvic pain, specialist treatment like Botox is just the beginning. What determines whether that relief lasts is consistent access to pelvic floor physical therapy. This is what that journey looks like from the inside.
- [The Aziza Project Guardian Article: Our Story Reaches a National Audience](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-guardian-article/) - The Aziza Project Guardian article is here. Read the feature on gynecologic pain care costs, and support our work helping women access care.
- [Undiagnosed Pelvic Pain: What to Do While You Wait](https://www.azizaproject.org/undiagnosed-pelvic-pain-what-to-do-while-you-wait/) - If you're living with undiagnosed pelvic pain, the 7-year wait doesn't have to mean doing nothing. Here's how to move forward while you wait for answers.
- [Chronic Pain and Intimacy: Reclaiming Connection When Your Body Hurts](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-pain-and-intimacy/) - When chronic pain and intimacy collide, the grief is real. You're not alone, and there is a path forward.
- [From Botox to PT: One Patient's Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Journey](https://www.azizaproject.org/erica-pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-update/) - Read Erica's firsthand account of pelvic floor physical therapy following pelvic Botox treatment — from building muscle awareness to internal work and lasting progress.
- [5 Forms of Medical Gaslighting Women With Chronic Pain Experience](https://www.azizaproject.org/medical-gaslighting-women-chronic-pain/) - Medical gaslighting women with chronic pain is more common than you think. Learn 5 forms of dismissal and why your pain deserves real answers.
- [June 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/june-2025-newsletter/) - June 2025 Newsletter🌼 Stepping Into Summer with Hope 🌼 Complex gynecologic pain affects millions—and too often, those living with it are dismissed, misdiagnosed, or left to navigate it alone. But thanks to your support, The Aziza Project is changing that story. You are part of a growing movement that believes everyone deserves access to compassionate, informed care.
- [✨ Just 28 Monthly Donors for Gynecologic Care Can Change Everything](https://www.azizaproject.org/monthly-donors-for-gynecologic-care/) - Just 28 monthly donors can fund gynecologic care for people in pain and searching for answers. Join us in making access possible. This week, more people reached out for help — and one of our current clients just began physical therapy. Our funds are running low, but our community is rising. Join us as a monthly donor and be part of the reason someone finally feels seen. 💛
- [Free Flights to Specialized Care: Partnership with Angel Flight Central](https://www.azizaproject.org/free-flights-to-specialized-care/) - We're excited to announce a new partnership with Angel Flight Central that removes transportation barriers for clients seeking specialized gynecologic care with Dr. Corey Babb in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- [July 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/july-2025-newsletter/) - 🌞 Summer Momentum, Powered by You 🌞Every day, people living with complex gynecologic pain are left to suffer without answers. But your support is changing that. At The Aziza Project, we believe no one should have to navigate this pain alone, and thanks to you, we're building a world where compassionate, informed care is within reach.
- [August 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/august-2025-newsletter/) - 🌟 Your Impact This August 🌟 Every gift you give turns into hope, relief, and practical help for people living with complex gynecologic pain. Thanks to you, this summer has been filled with real progress—and we’re excited to share how you’ve made a difference.
- [The Long Journey and Daily Struggles](https://www.azizaproject.org/long-journey-daily-struggles/) - Erica* has been living with complex gynecologic pain for over seven years. Her symptoms have worsened pre-existing anxiety, depression, and obsessive tendencies, making it hard to stay productive at home or at work. Intimacy with her husband has been challenging, and the financial burden of consulting multiple specialists—many of whom don’t accept insurance and require travel—has added another layer of stress.
- [Support, Hope and Emotional Impact](https://www.azizaproject.org/support-hope-emotional-impact/) - Through all of this, Erica has leaned on her husband for support. His love and reassurance have been a lifeline, even though support alone can’t relieve the pain.
- [The Path Forward](https://www.azizaproject.org/the-path-forward/) - Erica* hopes to see Dr. Babb, at Haven Center, whose expertise and compassion she trusts, to get a second opinion for a recent diagnosis she believes is incorrect. She’s seeking a healthcare provider who listens, answers questions without rushing, and is honest about what they can and cannot treat.
- [Erica's* Story: A Virtual Consultation That Restored My Hope](https://www.azizaproject.org/erica-story-virtual-consultation-restored-hope/) - I had my virtual consultation with Dr. Babb today. Although I was extremely nervous going into the appointment, I left feeling a sense of relief and hope.
- [Donor Spotlight: Jenny Benitez](https://www.azizaproject.org/donor-spotlight-jenny-benitez/) - This month, we're honored to spotlight Jenny Benitez—a donor whose personal journey with endometriosis inspires her commitment to breaking the silence around chronic gynecologic pain. Learn why she believes even small, consistent contributions can create powerful change for women everywhere.
- [October 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/october-2025-newsletter/) - Every story we share begins with hope—and continues because of people like you. This month, you’ll meet Jenny, a donor whose quiet consistency is changing lives, and Erica*, a client whose consultation this week renewed her belief that healing is possible. Together, their stories remind us what happens when compassion turns into action.
- [You’re Not Imagining It: What Happens When No One Believes Your Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/what-happens-when-no-one-believes-your-pain/) - Chronic gynecologic pain can be exhausting, and it’s even harder when your experience is dismissed. Learn why being believed matters and how support can make a difference.
- [Fatigue from Complex Gynecologic Pain: Causes and Coping Strategies](https://www.azizaproject.org/fatigue-from-complex-gynecologic-pain/) - Fatigue from complex gynecologic pain can drain your energy and disrupt daily life. Discover why it happens and ways to cope effectively.
- [Finding Answers: One Woman's Journey with Complex Gynecologic Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/finding-answers-complex-gynecologic-pain/) - For those living with complex gynecologic pain, the path to proper diagnosis and treatment can feel endless. Years may pass as patients search for providers who truly understand their condition and can offer meaningful solutions.
- [Chronic Pain and Relationships: Navigating Family and Friend Dynamics](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-pain-and-relationships/) - Living with chronic vulvovaginal pain affects more than your body—it impacts relationships with family and friends. Learn how chronic pain and relationships intersect, plus strategies for maintaining connection during difficult times.
- [Chronic Gynecologic Pain and Rest: A Body on Constant Alert](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-gynecologic-pain-and-rest/) - Living with chronic gynecologic pain makes true rest difficult. Learn how pain disrupts sleep and recovery — and why compassionate care restores hope.
- [What a Day in Pain Feels Like for Women with Chronic Gynecologic Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/day-in-pain-chronic-gynecologic-pain/) - Explore what a day in chronic gynecologic pain feels like for women and learn how support and specialized care can make a real difference.
- [December 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/december-2025-newsletter/) - As the year winds down, we’re reflecting on the hope, healing, and generosity you’ve made possible. This December, we’re celebrating a Giving Tuesday success, sharing an article that’s resonated across our community, offering a brief founder update, and inviting a few more helping hands to join us in this work.
- [Navigating Family Gatherings With Chronic Pain (When Your Body Has Other Plans)](https://www.azizaproject.org/navigating-family-gatherings-with-chronic-pain/) - Navigating family gatherings with chronic pain can feel impossible. Here’s how to protect your body, your energy, and your heart when pain shows up.
- [How to Start a New Year When You Have Chronic Gynecologic Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/start-new-year-chronic-gynecologic-pain/) - Starting a new year when you have chronic gynecologic pain requires a different approach. Learn how to set realistic goals for conditions like vulvodynia, endometriosis, and painful sex while building support and finding hope.
- [Erica's Story: Finding Hope Through Pelvic Floor Botox](https://www.azizaproject.org/erica-story-pelvic-floor-botox/) - After years of misdiagnosis, Erica found relief through pelvic floor Botox. Read how The Aziza Project helped her access the specialized care she needed in Oklahoma.
- [Small Victories Despite Chronic Pain: How to Make Each Day Feel Possible](https://www.azizaproject.org/small-victories-despite-chronic-pain/) - Living with chronic pain doesn't mean giving up on meaningful days. Discover how small victories can transform your experience with gynecologic pain and help you reclaim moments of hope, one manageable step at a time.
- [How Do Gynecologic Pain and Mental Health Connect?](https://www.azizaproject.org/gynecologic-pain-and-mental-health/) - Gynecologic pain and mental health are deeply connected. Research shows up to 79% experience anxiety. Find support and understanding.
- [How Having Access to the Right Doctor Changes Everything](https://www.azizaproject.org/how-access-to-the-right-doctor-changes-everything/) - Discover how having access to the right doctor transforms life with vulvovaginal pain. The Aziza Project helps connect patients with specialized care.
- [Why 'It's All In Your Head' Is Medical Gaslighting — And What To Do About It](https://www.azizaproject.org/medical-gaslighting-womens-pain/) - What happens when doctors don't believe your pain is real? If you're a woman with chronic gynecologic pain, you've likely experienced medical gaslighting —the harmful dismissal of your symptoms. Learn why this happens and what you can do to protect yourself.
- [Explaining Spoon Theory: Understanding Limited Energy](https://www.azizaproject.org/explaining-spoon-theory-limited-energy/) - Learn how explaining spoon theory helps loved ones understand your limited energy when living with chronic pelvic pain and vulvovaginal conditions.
- [When Your Body Needs You to Speak Up: A Guide to Medical Self-Advocacy](https://www.azizaproject.org/medical-self-advocacy-gynecologic-pain/) - Learn practical medical self-advocacy strategies for navigating vulvovaginal pain and chronic pelvic conditions. You deserve to be heard and healed.
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-february-2026/) - This month, we're highlighting the importance of specialized gynecologic care and how pelvic floor physical therapy is changing lives. Learn how you can help more women access the treatment they desperately need.
- [Vulvodynia and Intimacy: How Chronic Gynecologic Pain Affects Your Relationships — And How to Talk About It](https://www.azizaproject.org/vulvodynia-and-intimacy/) - Vulvodynia and intimacy don't have to stay at odds. Learn how chronic gynecologic pain affects relationships and how to start the conversatio
- [Working with Chronic Pain: How to Navigate Your Workday When Your Body Is Struggling](https://www.azizaproject.org/working-with-chronic-pain-navigate-workday/) - Working with chronic pain is exhausting and isolating. Discover practical strategies and workplace rights to help you manage your workday with compassion.
- [Gynecologic Pain Diagnosis: Why It Takes an Average of 7 Years to Get Answers](https://www.azizaproject.org/gynecologic-pain-diagnosis-delay/) - Why does gynecologic pain diagnosis take an average of 7 years? Learn why the system fails patients — and where real support exists.
- [Chronic Pain and Anxiety: The Connection You Need to Understand](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-pain-and-anxiety-connection/) - Chronic pain and anxiety often fuel each other in a relentless cycle. Learn what's happening in your body — and why you deserve care that treats both.
- [Six Women. Six Yeses. Here's the Honest Truth About Where We Stand.](https://www.azizaproject.org/march-2026-newsletter/) - The Aziza Project's March 2026 newsletter: a transparent look at our finances, the women we've helped, and why we need your support to keep saying yes.
- [When Invisible Chronic Pain Makes You Feel Unseen](https://www.azizaproject.org/invisible-chronic-pain-vulvovaginal/) - Living with invisible chronic pain means fighting to be believed. Learn why isolation is common — and how you can find the support you deserve.
- [The Hidden Costs of Living with Undiagnosed Gynecologic Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/hidden-costs-undiagnosed-gynecologic-pain/) - Living with undiagnosed gynecologic pain is costly — financially and personally. Learn what's really at stake and where to find hope.
- [Steph's Story: Thirty Years of Searching for Answers](https://www.azizaproject.org/stephs-story-thirty-years-searching-for-answers/) - Steph spent over 30 years living with complex gynecologic pain — dismissed, undiagnosed, and searching for answers. Read how The AZIZA Project helped connect her with care that finally made a difference.
- [Stephanie's Story: A Second Trip to Tulsa, an MRI, and a New Lead](https://www.azizaproject.org/stephanies-story-tulsa-update/) - The latest on Aziza Project founder Stephanie's pelvic pain journey — two Tulsa trips, an MRI finding, and a hopeful appointment booked for November 2026.
- [How to Find a Gynecologic Pain Specialist Who Actually Understands You](https://www.azizaproject.org/how-to-find-a-gynecologic-pain-specialist/) - Not all doctors are created equal. Learn how to find a gynecologic pain specialist with the right credentials to treat chronic vulvovaginal and pelvic pain.
- [Why Chronic Pain and Depression Go Hand in Hand](https://www.azizaproject.org/chronic-pain-and-depression-connection/) - Chronic pain and depression are biologically linked. If you live with pelvic pain, learn why both deserve treatment — and how The Aziza Project can help.
- [May 2026 Newsletter: Remaining Functional Is Not the Same Thing as Being Well](https://www.azizaproject.org/may-2026-gynecologic-pain-newsletter/) - The Aziza Project's May 2026 gynecologic pain newsletter: Dr. Babb's essay on functional suffering, Steph's story, April funding update, and how you can help.
- [AZIZA Project on pACT Podcast, Part 2](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-pact-podcast-part-2/) - Stephanie, our AZIZA Project Executive Director, was featured on pACT Podcast on Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- [AZIZA Project on The Daniella & Derick Show](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-the-daniella-and-derick-show/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "The Daniella & Derick Show", based in Canada.
- [January 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/january-2025-newsletter/) - Dear Friends and Supporters, ❄️ As January opens a new chapter, we at The Aziza Project embrace the promise of fresh beginnings. While winter's chill lingers in the air, our community stands ready to build on last year's achievements. Inside, you'll find updates on our ambitious plans for 2025, exciting new collaborations, and meaningful ways you can join us in making a difference as we step confidently into the year ahead.
- [The Aziza Project on Casa De Confidence with Julie DeLucca-Collins](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-casa-de-confidence/) - The Aziza Project on Casa De Confidence with Julie DeLucca-Collins reveals a powerful story of resilience that continues to resonate with women's healthcare advocates today. Though recorded a year ago, this compelling podcast episode offers timeless insights into medical advocacy and support for women facing complex gynecologic pain. The enduring message of hope and empowerment makes this conversation just as impactful now as when it was first recorded.
- [The Aziza Project Featured on The Lost Coast Podcast](https://www.azizaproject.org/lost-coast-podcast/) - We're excited to share that our founder, Stephanie Berman, recently appeared on The Lost Coast podcast with host Cory Nunes.
- [Transforming Pain Into Purpose with Ali Horriyat](https://www.azizaproject.org/transforming-pain-into-purpose/) - In this powerful episode, Stephanie shares her passion for transforming pain into purpose with Ali Horriyat, the host of Compassiviste Dialogues.
- [AZIZA Project on Make Your Day Richer with Richard Wilmore](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-make-your-day-richer/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "Make Your Day Richer" with Richard Wilmore.
- [AZIZA Project on pACT Podcast](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-pact-podcast/) - Stephanie, our AZIZA Project Executive Director, was featured on pACT Podcast on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- [May 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/may-2025-newsletter/) - 🌷 Springing Forward with Purpose 🌷 May is Pelvic Pain Awareness Month, and your support is helping us shine a light on the stories and needs too often left in the dark. Every step we take—toward access, advocacy, and healing—is made possible because you’re walking this path with us.
- [The Aziza Project on The Health Revolution TV Show with Adriana Morrison](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-the-health-revolution-tv-show/) - We’re honored to share that our founder, Stephanie Berman, was recently featured on The Health Revolution TV Show with Adriana Morrison. In this powerful interview, Stephanie opens up about her deeply personal journey through over a decade of misunderstood and misdiagnosed gynecologic pain — and how finding compassionate, informed care changed everything. Her story is not just about pain; it’s about persistence, hope, and the long road to being believed.
- [The Aziza Project on The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley](https://www.azizaproject.org/the-flare-up-show/) - Our founder Stephanie Berman recently appeared on The Flare Up Show with Chrissy Cordingley to share her powerful journey through medical gaslighting and complex gynecologic pain.
- [From Pain to Purpose: Stephanie Berman Shares Her Journey on SYNC Your Life Podcast](https://www.azizaproject.org/sync-your-life-podcast/) - In a recent interview on the SYNC Your Life podcast (episode #288), Stephanie shared her personal journey through chronic pain, the frustration of medical gaslighting, and her mission to ensure other women don't have to endure the same prolonged suffering.
- [March 2025 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/march-2025-newsletter/) - March brings fresh hope at The Aziza Project as we build on the foundation created by our dedicated supporters. Your partnership continues to open doors for women seeking specialized gynecologic pain care.
- [Finding the Right Doctor for Vulvovaginal Pain: A Patient's Guide](https://www.azizaproject.org/finding-the-right-doctor/) - Living with undiagnosed vulvovaginal pain can be physically and emotionally challenging. Finding the right healthcare provider is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment, but many patients struggle to locate doctors who specialize in this complex field. Here's how to find a compassionate, qualified specialist who will take your condition seriously.
- [December 2024 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/december-2024-newsletter/) - Dear Friends and Supporters, 🎄 As December brings its crisp air and festive lights, we at The Aziza Project reflect on a year filled with hope and progress. With the comforting aroma of holiday spices wafting from kitchens preparing for family gatherings, we are reminded of the warmth and resilience of our community. Inside, you’ll find updates on our impact, collaborations, and ways you can make a difference as we close out 2024 with gratitude and determination. ⛄️
- [Stephanie's Story Continues](https://www.azizaproject.org/stephanies-story-continues/) - In October, we shared Stephanie's fourth trip to Tulsa with you, but we never shared the results of the second biopsy. As it turns out, it was "just" atopic dermatitis.
- [Who is Visions Made Viable?](https://www.azizaproject.org/who-is-visions-made-viable/) - As The Aziza Project's reach has grown, a common question we get is, "Who is Visions made Viable?". Visions Made Viable is The Aziza Project's nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
- [Jennifer's Journey Continues](https://www.azizaproject.org/jennifers-journey-continues/) - Earlier this year, we were able to help Jennifer, a 30-something woman from the US North East travel to Tulsa for her first appointment with Dr. Corey Babb. Today, Jennifer's journey continues.
- [AZIZA Project on The Infinite Abilities Podcast with Nick Yerhart](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-infinite-abilities-podcast/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "The Infinite Abilities Podcast" with Nick Yerhart.
- [AZIZA Project on The Steel Roses Podcast with Jenny Benitez](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-steel-roses-podcast/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "Steel Roses Podcast" with Jenny Benitez.
- [Thirteen Years, Almost to the Day](https://www.azizaproject.org/thirteen-years-almost-to-the-day/) - How long does it take to diagnosis a complex gynecologic issue? This is a question that our founder, Stephanie has been asking herself almost daily for the last thirteen years, almost to the day. Well, we're pleased to tell you that she finally has an answer!
- [Another Discovery in Tulsa](https://www.azizaproject.org/another-discovery-in-tulsa/) - Back in May, we shared Stephanie's third trip to Tulsa with you. And as much as we didn't want to have to tell you about a fourth trip, we're happy to be able to share with you another discovery in Tulsa!
- [AZIZA Project on The Unbecoming Podcast with Kristyn Schott](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-the-unbecoming-podcast/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "The Unbecoming Podcast" with Kristyn Schott.
- [What Is Cytolytic Vaginosis?](https://www.azizaproject.org/what-is-cytolytic-vaginosis/) - In a recent Tiktok video, Dr. Babb explains what cytolytic vaginosis is and answers the question, "What is Cytolytic Vaginosis?". Watch the video below to hear his full explanation and then go subscribe to his Instagram and Tiktok!
- [Can Vaginismus Be Treated?](https://www.azizaproject.org/can-vaginismus-be-treated/) - In a recent Instagram reel, Dr. Babb explains what vaginismus is and answers the question,"Can vaginismus be treated? Watch the reel below to hear his full explanation and then go subscribe to his Instagram and Tiktok!
- [The Cost of Hope](https://www.azizaproject.org/the-cost-of-hope/) - For countless women suffering from complex gynecologic pain, finding proper diagnosis and treatment can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Many struggle for years, seeing doctor after doctor without answers or relief. But there is hope, and while the cost of hope can be significant, you can be a part of making it accessible. The Aziza Project is dedicated to offering a lifeline to these women by providing funding for them to see a specialized doctor in Tulsa who possesses the knowledge and compassion to correctly diagnose their conditions. With your support, we're changing lives one patient at a time.
- [Looking for a Social Media Volunteer](https://www.azizaproject.org/looking-for-a-social-media-volunteer/) - We're looking for a social media volunteer! If you love social media & have a passion for helping women suffering from complex gynecologic pain, please reach out!
- [Thank You!](https://www.azizaproject.org/thank-you/) - Thank You! That's the message Jennifer wanted to send to our donors after her appointment with Dr. Corey Babb in Tulsa in June.
- [Jennifer's Story Begins](https://www.azizaproject.org/jennifers-story-begins/) - Jennifer's story begins in 2019, when she started having unexplained symptoms. As a healthy 28 year old, Jennifer enjoyed life.
- [Dr. Babb Talks About Menopause](https://www.azizaproject.org/dr-babb-talks-about-menopause/) - In a recent Instagram reel, Dr. Babb talks about menopause, and how many women have to see up to 10 providers just to get a menopause diagnosis.
- [AZIZA Project on the Awakening Show](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-the-awakening-show/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "Awakening Show", a podcast hosted by Tina Huggins.
- [AZIZA Project on a Podcast](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-a-podcast/) - Recently, The Aziza Project was featured on "The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business", a podcast hosted by Angie Giltner.
- [Do You Know the History of the Pap Smear?](https://www.azizaproject.org/the-history-of-the-pap-smear/) - Do you know the history of the pap smear? 🤔 I sure didn't before I watched this video last month! Ready to learn about it? Join Dr. Corey Babb in this enlightening video!
- [Stephanie's Third Tulsa Trip](https://www.azizaproject.org/stephanies-third-tulsa-trip/) - About a month ago, we shared that our founder, Stephanie, would be headed back to Tulsa for her third trip. Now it's time for an update on how the trip went. Pack your suitcase, and come along!
- [We Have Matching Money!](https://www.azizaproject.org/matching-money/) - 🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 The Aziza Project has a new corporate sponsor and extra matching money! Throughout April, all new monthly recurring donations will be tripled, up to $300. That's enough to cover three consultations with Dr. Babb for patients facing complex gynecologic pain. Your support transforms lives. Join us and triple your impact today! Thank you for making a difference!
- [March 2024 Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/march-2024-newsletter/) - Dear Friends and Supporters, 🌸 Spring brings a fresh perspective to our ongoing mission of offering hope and healing to those facing complex gynecologic pain. As the world awakens, so does our commitment to support individuals navigating conditions like pudendal neuralgia, lichen sclerosus, and pelvic floor dysfunction. Join us in embracing this season of growth and renewal, as we work together to foster hope and empowerment for all. 🌱
- [Returning to Tulsa!](https://www.azizaproject.org/returning-to-tulsa/) - We've been sharing the journey that our founder, Stephanie, has been on. She's been looking for answers for more than a decade, but she's made more progress toward answers in the last 16 months than in the previous 10 years combined, thanks to Dr. Corey Babb! She's seen him for nerve blocks, pelvic floor Botox, multiple virtual appointments, and now she's returning to Tulsa for a biopsy!
- [AZIZA Project Patient Screening](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-patient-screening/) - Haven Center connected us with a patient in need of funding in July. We were able to talk with her in August as part of our patient screening process.
- [AZIZA Project Joins the Network Referral Group](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-joins-the-network-referral-group/) - In August, The Aziza Project joined the Network Referral Group. Within weeks, we received a donation from another member to cover 1/3 of our yearly membership.
- [Learning to Advocate for Yourself](https://www.azizaproject.org/learning-to-advocate-for-yourself/) - Dr. Corey Babb made a video recently answering a question about vaginismus & pelvic exams. While he appears to address & instruct providers in the first part of the video, he offers some hope for patients in the latter part of the video. At the end, he offers a mic drop: Patients have the right to say,"No, I'm not going to have an exam today."
- [Stephanie's Journey Continues](https://www.azizaproject.org/stephanies-journey-continues/) - After her trip to Tulsa in October, Stephanie met with Dr. Babb for her virtual post-op. During that appointment, Dr. Babb asked her to have a local gynecologist run a test for him. Stephanie scheduled an appointment for December 11th with a local OBGYN who was recommended by her primary care doctor. However, her symptoms got worse over Thanksgiving week, and she ended up at Urgent Care on Black Friday. You may not know this, but urgent care facilities, as well as emergency rooms, are notorious in the chronic pain world for not helping, and gaslighting patients.
- [Dealing with Undiagnosed Vulvovaginal Pain](https://www.azizaproject.org/dealing-with-undiagnosed-vulvovaginal-pain/) - Imagine this: Your favorite pastime is reading a book and enjoying a cup of coffee. Now imagine that you’ve been struggling with chronic pain for most of your life. You have a hysterectomy to deal with some of the pain, but you wake up from that surgery with pain that makes it painful to sit. Reading with a cup of coffee is out, as is driving to book club, so now you can’t socialize like you used to. Now you spend most of your time in your room, in bed, alone, and in pain. This is life dealing with undiagnosed vulvovaginal pain.
- [What Does Dr. Corey Babb Enjoy About His Job?](https://www.azizaproject.org/what-does-dr-corey-babb-enjoy-about-his-job/) - What Does Dr. Corey Babb Enjoy About His Job? Dr. Corey Babb recently shared on his Instagram feed that one of the most enjoyable aspects of his job is being able to surgically help patients get back to living their best lives. On a recent morning, he could be found at the local hospital where
- [AZIZA Project on Midnight Connections](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-midnight-connections/) - Stephanie, our AZIZA Project Executive Director, was featured on Midnight Connections on Wednesday, October 25, 2023
- [AZIZA Project Donor Opportunities](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-donor-opportunities-2/) - We’re looking for donors who are ready to offer hope to hurting women by committing to a monthly donation.
- [Help and Hope for a Teenage Ballerina](https://www.azizaproject.org/help-and-hope-for-a-teenage-ballerina/) - “I knew something was askew when my teenage ballerina asked what was available beyond a “super tampon”.
- [AZIZA Project Welcomes Three Volunteers](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-welcomes-three-volunteers/) - We’ve had three women come forward to help us in various ways: reviewing financial aid applications, social media, and policy & procedure writing.
- [Introducing Dr. Corey Babb and Haven Center](https://www.azizaproject.org/introducing-dr-corey-babb-and-haven-center/) - We want to make sure you know, like, and trust our providers as much as we do, so please check out this video on Instagram for an introduction to Dr. Corey Babb & his clinic, Haven Center.
- [AZIZA Project Pampered Chef Results](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-pampered-chef-results/) - Thank you to those of you who supported The Aziza Project through our Pampered Chef party in August. The party was a smashing success and we earned $529.88 in rewards.
- [Shattering the Silence on Vulvovaginal Conditions](https://www.azizaproject.org/shattering-the-silence-on-vulvovaginal-conditions/) - NEW RESOURCE on the AZIZA Project website - Shattering the Silence on Vulvovaginal Conditions. Stop the silence, stigma and struggle.
- [AZIZA Project on Invisible Condition Podcast](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-project-on-invisible-condition-podcast/) - Check out Stephanie, our AZIZA Project Executive Director on the Friday, September 15, 2023 edition of the Invisible Condition podcast.

## Pages

- [AZIZA PROJECT - HOPE FOR GYNECOLOGIC PAIN](https://www.azizaproject.org/) - 40% of women will suffer from complex gynecologic pain during their lifetime. WE OFFER HOPE
- [Volunteering with the AZIZA Project](https://www.azizaproject.org/get-involved/volunteer/) - Volunteering with the AZIZA Project provides the opportunity to join our team of individuals committed to offering hope to women with gynecologic pain.
- [AZIZA NEWS](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-news-2/) - What's new at the AZIZA Project? Check out all the AZIZA news, updates and more! See stories on our fundraising, patients, volunteers and resources.
- [ABOUT THE AZIZA PROJECT - HELP FOR GYNECOLOGIC CONDITIONS](https://www.azizaproject.org/about-aziza-project/) - The AZIZA Project helps women find a doctor trained in gynecologic conditions like spasmed pelvic floor muscles, pinched pelvic nerves, and dermatologic issues.
- [Subscribe to the AZIZA Project Newsletter](https://www.azizaproject.org/get-involved/subscribe-to-the-aziza-project-newsletter/) - Subscribe to the AZIZA Project newsletter to receive monthly updates about fundraising updates; stories of women dealing with gynecologic pain and MORE!
- [DONATE TO THE AZIZA PROJECT](https://www.azizaproject.org/donate-to-the-aziza-project/) - Donate to the AZIZA Project and you provide patients with the financial support they need to access specialized care for gynecologic pain and conditions.
- [GYNECOLOGIC CLIENTS - WE CAN HELP](https://www.azizaproject.org/patients/) - If you or someone you love is a gynecologic patient, suffering from gynecologic pain, or struggling to find a doctor - the AZIZA project offers hope and help.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.azizaproject.org/privacy-policy/) - AZIZA PROJECT PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: August 29, 2025 1. Introduction The Aziza Project (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website https://www.azizaproject.org or otherwise interact with us. By using our
- [CONTACT US](https://www.azizaproject.org/contact-us/) - Do you want more information on how the AZIZA Project can help with gynecologic pain and conditions? Or have a question, comment or suggestion? Contact us.
- [Mission & Vision](https://www.azizaproject.org/about-aziza-project/mission-vision/) - The AZIZA Project acts as a bridge between patients suffering from gynecologic pain and medical professionals. Our focus is specifically on offering hope.
- [AZIZA Project Client Stories](https://www.azizaproject.org/patients/patient-stories/) - You are not alone! 40% of women will have a complex gynecologic condition in their lifetime. Read our gynecologic patient stories to see how we can help.
- [DOCTORS](https://www.azizaproject.org/doctors/) - Dr. Corey Babb is a Tulsa native who has dedicated his life to bringing awareness and acceptance to female sexual health.
- [Corporate Sponsors](https://www.azizaproject.org/get-involved/corporate-sponsors/) - Corporate Sponsors work with the AZIZA Project to further its mission and vision.
- [Our Team](https://www.azizaproject.org/about-aziza-project/our-team/) - Led by our founder and executive director Stephanie Berman, our volunteer AZIZA Project team is committed to helping complex gynecologic pain.
- [Gynecologic Resources](https://www.azizaproject.org/patients/gynecologic-resources/) - For more information on sexual medicine and vulvovaginal diseases, here are some gynecologic resources you may find helpful.
- [WHAT WE DO](https://www.azizaproject.org/about-aziza-project/what-we-do/) - What We Do: We help you find a doctor trained in gynecologic conditions such as sexual health, vulvovaginal diseases, vulvodynia, vaginismus, and more.
- [Gynecologic conditions we help with](https://www.azizaproject.org/patients/gynecologic-conditions-we-help-with/) - Vulvovaginal disorders, sexual health concerns are all gynecologic conditions we help with. This can include vulvodynia, vaginismus and many other conditions.
- [GET INVOLVED WITH THE AZIZA PROJECT](https://www.azizaproject.org/get-involved/) - Inspired to offer hope? Here are some ways to get involved and support the AZIZA Project as we help patients suffering from complex gynecologic issues.
- [AZIZA Project in the Media](https://www.azizaproject.org/aziza-news-2/aziza-project-in-the-media/) - See the AZIZA Project in the media! The AZIZA Project offers hope and help for gynecologic conditions such as vulvovaginal disorders and sexual health.
- [Meet Aziza](https://www.azizaproject.org/about-aziza-project/meet-aziza/) - Named AZIZA, our butterfly represents hope. Because like the butterfly emerging from its cocoon, there is hope for gynecologic pain.

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- [Volunteer CTA - Page](https://www.azizaproject.org/?kadence_element=patient-cta-2-3-3) - Volunteer today to offer hope for gynecologic pain.
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- [Patient CTA - Page](https://www.azizaproject.org/?kadence_element=patient-cta-2-3-2) - There is help for gynecologic pain! Book your free, virtual consultation.
- [Patient CTA](https://www.azizaproject.org/?kadence_element=patient-cta) - There is help for gynecologic pain! Book your free, virtual consultation.
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