Female Urogynecology Services

It is estimated that greater than 17 million women suffer from some type of voiding dysfunction. Most women are reluctant to discuss these problems with their doctor out of embarrassment or because they believe that it is a natural process of aging and giving birth. It is a known fact that the doctor a patient sees most commonly in a year is her gynecologist. Who better to speak to about urinary problems or pelvic organ prolapse?

The physicians and staff of Women's OB-GYN, are highly motivated to provide unique and progressive care for our patients afflicted with voiding and pelvic floor dysfunction. Our approach is not only interventional but also educational and supportive.

We have created a multi-step evaluation program that can be accomplished in our office. It begins first with the recognition of a problem. From there, the patient will be examined by a doctor highly trained in the field of uro-gynecology, which is a combination of both urology and gynecology. This is an extremely important evaluation. The urinary bladder is in a unique location with the uterus, vagina and rectum. Most cases or voiding dysfunction occur with some degree of pelvic prolapse (cystocele, rectocele or uterine prolapse.) To ignore any of these defects would be detrimental to the overall treatment success.

After the evaluation with our doctors, your treatment will be highly tailored to meet your goals and restore your life to normalcy. Treatment can range from pessary placement for pelvic prolapse to cystometric evaluation of urinary incontinence. From there, management may consist of pelvic floor retraining using Kegel exercises or the more sophisticated training with biofeedback. Although some women may require corrective surgery, Women's OB-GYN believes in trying conservative measures rather than going right to the operating room.

Our goal is simple, to provide the most comprehensive approach in managing voiding and pelvic floor dysfunction. With our highly experienced staff and state-of-the-art equipment we can accomplish almost anything.