Urogynecology
Urogynecology is a subspecialty of gynecology and urology that focuses primarily on the care of women experiencing issues with pelvic floor function. Urogynecologists at Santa Rosa Medical Center may diagnose, treat and help women manage these types of issues. Urogynecologists, after completing their OB/GYN residency, go on to continue education and training in the diagnosing, treatment and management of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Find a Urogynecologist Near You
Call (850) 626-7762
What Conditions Do Urogynecologists Treat?
Urogynecologists at Santa Rosa Medical Center offer a range of treatments for women in need of pelvic medication and reconstructive surgery. Urogynecologists may specialize in conditions such as:
- Urinary incontinence: Urinary or bladder incontinence occurs when a person can not control their bladder – often in the form leaking urine.
- Pelvic organ prolapse: Occurs when the pelvic floor structures have lost support and fall (cystocele or rectocele).
- Voiding dysfunctions: Difficulty in eliminating the bladder.
- Bladder pain syndromes (interstitial cystitis): Painful bladder condition.
- Pelvic pain: Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area between your belly and your hips that lasts for six months or longer.
- Severe endometriosis: A very painful disorder in which the tissue that is meant to be on the inside of your uterus grows outside of your uterus.
- Uterine conditions (fibroids, excessive bleeding, etc.): A uterine fibroid is a tumor that grows inside a woman’s uterus. Typically, these growths are not cancerous.
- Fecal incontinence: The inability to control bowel movements.
Urogynecological Treatments
Urogynecologists offer a wide variety of treatments for patients, ranging from conservative to surgical. Surgeons always use minimally invasive surgical procedures whenever possible, which may allow for a quicker recovery time, shorter hospital stay and less scarring. Urogynecologists offer many treatments for women, which may include, but are not limited to:
- Vaginal reconstructive surgery
- Laparoscopic reconstructive surgery
- Pubovaginal slings
- Fascia grafts
- Botulinum toxin injection
- Abdominal reconstructive surgery
- Sacral nerve stimulation
- Pelvic floor re-education
- Urge suppression drill
- Relaxation techniques
- Biofeedback
- Medications for pessary for prolapse
- Medication for overactive bladder syndrome
- Medication for stress urinary incontinence
Schedule an Appointment
If you would like to learn more about your options – or schedule with a urogynecologist near you – please call (850) 626-7762.