Compassionate urogynecology care in Texas
Pelvic health is important for women of all ages. From leaks when you laugh to sexual dysfunction, pelvic issues can limit your daily activities, but you don’t have to live with these symptoms. At Baylor Scott & White, you’ll get the support you need from urogynecologists who can help you manage incontinence, pelvic pain and other similar concerns, and get you back to a life you love.
Our approach to pelvic health
Pelvic floor disorders are estimated to affect as many as 25% of women in the United States. Urogynecologists specialize in these common conditions, offering comprehensive education, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment options to improve your pelvic health and quality of life.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
UTIs occur when bacteria enter the urethra and infect the bladder or kidneys. Your primary care or women’s health provider can treat UTIs with antibiotics, but a urogynecologist can help you address recurring UTIs.
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a lack of bladder control caused by pressure on the bladder (stress incontinence) or an overactive bladder (urge incontinence). You have many options for treating urinary incontinence.
Sexual dysfunction
Many women who are affected by pelvic floor symptoms experience reduced sexual arousal, infrequent orgasms, and pain during or after intercourse. These complications occur for both physical and psychological reasons.
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the natural support of the pelvic floor muscles weakens over time. Several factors, including childbirth, pelvic trauma and aging can cause this.
Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain)
Interstitial cystitis, or bladder pain syndrome, causes severe pain that lasts six weeks or longer. Symptoms can mimic those of a urinary tract infection and other bladder conditions, making it difficult to diagnose.
Chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain is severe pain that lasts six months or longer. A common condition that affects 1 in 7 women, it can be related to other mental and physical health disorders, such as depression and irritable bowel syndrome.
Urogynecology conditions we treat
Pelvic floor disorders occur when the pelvic floor weakens. The pelvic floor includes the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that support the organs. Here are some common types of pelvic floor disorders our providers treat.
Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence occurs when you have difficulty controlling bowel movements. You may not be able to hold in stool long enough to reach the toilet, or stool may leak without you realizing it.
Our urogynecology diagnostics and treatments
If you have a pelvic floor disorder, your women’s health provider can refer you to our urogynecology teams, where you’ll have access to advanced diagnostic tools and treatments to address your condition and help you get back to your daily routines with less pain, incontinence and other symptoms.
Your provider may recommend:
- Bladder augmentation (bladder repair surgery)
- Bladder instillations
- Cystoscopy
- Pelvic reconstructive surgery
- Pelvic slings
- Prolapse repair
- Sacrocolpopexy
You also have access to many nonsurgical solutions for incontinence, including:
- Biofeedback and functional electrical stimulation for incontinence
- Neuromodulation for incontinence
- Periurethral injections
- Pelvic floor physical therapy
Specialized pelvic floor therapy for your pelvic health
Pelvic floor physical therapy offers a nonsurgical solution for many pelvic health concerns. Strengthening pelvic muscles and reducing muscle tension can help alleviate pain, incontinence and other symptoms.
Find a location near you
You can access comprehensive and sensitive care at Baylor Scott & White, conveniently located throughout North and Central Texas. Our urogynecology teams specialize in female pelvic health and reconstructive surgery and have the expertise to treat a wide range of conditions.
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