Urogynecology is the subspecialty of urology and gynecology. Health care providers that practice urogynecology treat patients with pelvic floor conditions such as prolapse or incontinence – involving the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves in the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum. These conditions commonly include:
- Congenital anomalies of the lower reproductive tract (for example, imperforate hymen, vaginal septum or uterine abnormalities)
- Urine and fecal incontinence
- Overactive bladder syndrome
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Post-hysterectomy prolapse
- Stress urinary incontinence
- Urethral diverticulum
- Urgency urinary incontinence
- Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas
Patients no longer have to live with these debilitating conditions because our physicians provide safe and effective treatment options that improve their quality of life. Treatment for urogynecologic conditions may also involve the introduction of medications, the use of organ supporting devices or minimally-invasive surgery to more complex surgeries.
Your healthcare provider will recommend customized treatments that are right for you, and you will be thoroughly involved in what treatments that you choose to pursue.