Gynecologic health conditions can be painful, frustrating and embarrassing. Many are treated with lifestyle changes. Other conditions require medication. When these treatment methods don’t bring relief, gynecologic surgery may be necessary. Fortunately, women in eastern Oklahoma don’t have to go far for relief. Quality gynecologic services in eastern Oklahoma are available at Saint Francis Health System.
Who Needs Gynecologic Surgery?
Some gynecologic conditions treated with surgical intervention include:
- Overactive bladder. The need to urinate immediately, frequently and sometimes right after using the restroom can indicate an overactive bladder.
- Pelvic organ prolapse. This condition is caused by weakened muscles and tissues that hold up the bladder, rectum and uterus. It results in organs pushing into or out of the vagina.
- Urinary incontinence. Accidental urine leakage. This may occur for a variety of reasons. Common causes include pressure on the bladder and difficulty emptying the bladder. Health conditions that limit mobility increase the risk of incontinence.
- Urinary tract infection. Infection in the urinary tract. UTIs result in painful urination, back pain, smelly urine, fever and other troubling symptoms.
Gynecologic Surgery Options
Depending on the condition, gynecologic surgical options include:
- Adding tissue to the bladder wall. This process increases bladder size, enabling the bladder to hold more urine. For overactive bladder.
- Closing of the vaginal opening. Only recommended for women who plan to never have future intercourse. For pelvic organ prolapse.
- Insertion of a specialty device known as a pessary. This device supports pelvic organs and keeps them in place. For pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence.
- Removal of disease or correction of anatomical or functional abnormality. For recurrent urinary tract infections.
- Repair of weakened pelvic floor muscles to better support the vagina or uterus. For pelvic organ prolapse.
At Saint Francis Health System, gynecologic surgeries are performed with precision and care. When possible and appropriate, surgeons use minimally invasive techniques. With the da Vinci surgical system, gynecologic surgeons use tiny incisions and tools, resulting in a quicker recovery than traditional surgery.
Gynecologic Surgery Experts in Eastern Oklahoma
Do you need gynecologic surgery? Don’t suffer in silence anymore. Talk to your gynecologist or call Saint Francis HealthLink at 918-488-6688 to learn more or to schedule an appointment at Saint Francis Health System.
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