Urogynecology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.