What are Urogynecologic Disorders?
Our gynecology services cater to all problems women may have related to their bladder or female organs. Some primary urogynecology disorders are:
- Urinary incontinence
- Stress incontinence - involuntary loss of urine caused by strenuous physical activity, laughing, coughing or sneezing
- Urge incontinence or overactive bladder - involuntary loss of urine that occurs due to a sudden urge to urinate
- Fecal incontinence - the involuntary loss of solid or liquid stool that can result in impaired quality of life for an individual
- Pelvic organ prolapse - described as a fallen bladder, uterus, vagina or rectum
- Fistulas: vesicovaginal or rectovaginal - an opening between the wall of the vagina and the wall of the bladder or rectum which can lead to urine leakage
- Complex benign conditions of the vagina and urethra such as vaginal cysts, absence of vagina, and urethral diverticulums
- Other problems with urination or pelvic floor
A variety of therapies can be used to treat or manage these problems. Bladder or pelvic problems should not be considered as a result of the aging process.
Information taken from Penn OB/GYN Care, please refer to this site for further information.
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