Your Physician Educator
About Dr. Stephanie Da Silva Davis
I've always believed that one of the most powerful tools in medicine is education.
Throughout my career as an OB-GYN, I've cared for women across every stage of life—from pregnancy and childbirth to menopause and beyond. Over time, I found myself drawn to the questions that too often went unanswered in traditional gynecology:
- Why has my desire changed?
- Why does sex hurt?
- Is this just part of getting older?
- What is actually happening to my hormones?
- Why doesn't anyone talk about this?
These are deeply personal questions, but they are also incredibly common. Yet many women leave medical appointments feeling dismissed, rushed, or without a clear understanding of what's happening in their own bodies.
That's why I chose to dedicate my practice to sexual and hormonal health.
Today, my clinical focus centers on helping women navigate low libido, painful sex, vulvovaginal conditions, pelvic pain, perimenopause and menopause, and sexual health after cancer treatment. My goal is not only to relieve symptoms, but to help women understand the "why" behind them so they can make informed decisions about their health.
I believe the best care looks beyond a single symptom. Sexual health is influenced by hormones, the nervous system, pelvic floor function, relationships, emotional well-being, sleep, movement, and overall health. That's why I take a whole-person, evidence-based approach—integrating the biological, psychological, and social aspects of health rather than treating each concern in isolation.
I'm also passionate about advancing our understanding of more complex women's health conditions. Increasingly, we're recognizing that disorders such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and vulvodynia may overlap with broader patterns involving the nervous system, connective tissue, autonomic dysfunction, and inflammation. While research in these areas continues to evolve, I believe caring for women means remaining curious, collaborative, and committed to lifelong learning.
This educational library grew out of the conversations I have with patients every day. There is simply never enough time during an office visit to cover everything women deserve to know about their bodies. My hope is that these videos and guides provide a trusted place to learn—whether you're preparing for an appointment, looking for answers on your own, or simply wanting to better understand your health.
Whether or not we ever meet in the clinic, I hope this resource helps you feel more informed, more confident, and more empowered to advocate for your health.
Because understanding your body is the first step to reclaiming your vitality.
Professional Background
Dr. Stephanie Da Silva Davis is a board-certified OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with specialized expertise in female sexual health and midlife hormonal care. She serves as Program Advisor for the Sexual and Hormonal Health Program at Hoag Women's Health Institute and is an active member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH).
She completed her undergraduate degree at Columbia University, earned her medical degree from the University of California, San Diego, and completed her residency at LAC+USC Medical Center, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society in recognition of her compassionate, patient-centered care.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Davis enjoys traveling, cooking and foodie adventures, hiking, and spending time with her husband and two children at the beach in Southern California.
Areas of Focus
- Perimenopause, menopause & genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM)
- Low libido & sexual desire concerns
- Pelvic pain, dyspareunia & vulvodynia
- Sexual health in cancer survivorship
Areas of Clinical Interest & Emerging Research
- Complex inflammatory gynecologic conditions (endometriosis, PCOS/PMOS, adenomyosis)
- Endometriosis and neuroimmune interactions
- Hypermobility and pelvic floor dysfunction
- Dysautonomia/POTS
- Mast cell activation
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Future directions in women's health
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