We treat women with disorders arising from pelvic floor dysfunction, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and interstitial cystitis. Urogynecology, a subfield of gynecology, deals with pelvic floor dysfunction, a range of symptoms caused by damage to the muscles of the pelvic floor. Our specialists help women understand their condition, recognize their symptoms and match them with the treatment that best suits their comfort level and lifestyle.
Many people assume pelvic floor disorders only affect a small number of elderly or disabled women, or are an unavoidable consequence of aging. However, they are actually very common. An estimated one-third of women population who has one or more types of pelvic floor disorders, incontinence or prolapse and are very treatable.
Our patients receive care and treatment at our Pelvic Medicine and Continence Center. The center offers a wide range of treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical. Our doctors are active working to further advance understanding of pelvic floor dysfunction. One of our primary research goals is to develop minimally-invasive treatment options so that our patients are the first to benefit from these advances.
You may think that urinary incontinence, pelvic pain or other pelvic floor problems are just a part of getting older. But the truth is, these conditions can be treated so you don’t have to live in discomfort.
Our urogynecologists who specialize in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery provide experienced, compassionate care. We offer the full range of treatments available for women with pelvic floor disorders, so you can get the care that meets your needs.
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic floor disorders are quite common. Our urogynecologists provide medical evaluations, diagnostics and testing, and treatment for women who have:
» Urinary incontinence: Loss of bladder control
» Pelvic organ prolapse: A shift of pelvic organs into or outside the vagina
» Urinary tract infections: Infections of the lower urinary tract, including the bladder
» Maternal pelvic floor birth injury: Damage to pelvic structures because of physiological changes during pregnancy and the process of childbirth
» Fecal incontinence: Loss of bowel control
» Bladder and pelvic floor pain: Pain in the lower abdomen (belly) and pelvis
» Transvaginal mesh complications: Problems with the mesh that was used in a previous gynecological surgery, such as pain, bleeding, infection or exposure of the mesh
Medical and Surgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders
You don’t have to live with incontinence, prolapse or pelvic pain. At the Women & Infants Center, our care team offers a variety of options to treat these conditions and provide relief from your symptoms, such as:
» Treatment through medicine
» Behavioral modifications
» Pelvic floor physical therapy
» Nonsurgical treatments such as a Thermiva.
» Surgical options including minimally invasive procedures
Our urogynecology team works closely with your other doctors, including your primary care physician, Urosurgeon, colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and other specialists, to coordinate your care. We can address both common and complex pelvic floor problems.