Urogynecology is a branch of medicine that focuses on pelvic floor disorders, especially those that affect women. Pelvic floor disorders involve a group of muscles that stretch across the bottom of the pelvis. With a strong and healthy pelvic floor, your bladder, intestines, cervix, vagina, rectum and urethra stay where they belong.
Pelvic floor disorders change that, and you may experience frustrating and embarrassing symptoms. With the help of a urogynecologist at Warren Clinic Urology, you can address your pelvic floor disorder.
Treating Pelvic Floor Disorders
The first step toward overcoming a pelvic floor disorder is receiving an accurate diagnosis. Using a variety of tests (urine, imaging and more), a urogynecologist can better understand your issue.
Once a diagnosis is made, treatment begins. In many instances, lifestyle changes are all that is needed to overcome a pelvic floor disorder. However, sometimes medication or surgery are required. Regardless, a urogynecologist can help you move toward good health and healing. Common urogynecology conditions include:
Overactive Bladder
An overactive bladder makes you feel an immediate need to urinate, and you may urinate eight or more times daily. Additionally, you may wake up at night multiple times to urinate. You may also experience incontinence.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Sometimes, the pelvic muscles become so weak that they cannot keep pelvic organs in place. Known as pelvic organ prolapse, this condition causes organs to drop into the vagina and even extend beyond the vagina’s opening. The uterus and cervix are often involved in this situation.
Urinary Incontinence
The telltale sign of incontinence is accidental urine leakage. It may be the result of stress on the bladder when sneezing or exercising. It may also be caused by an inability to empty your bladder completely. Or you may not feel the need to urinate until it’s too late.
Urinary Tract Infections
As the second most common infection, urinary tract infections (UTIs) don’t always cause symptoms. When they do, you may experience the following:
- Back or side pain
- Feeling shaky or tired
- Fever
- The need to urinate frequently
- Pain or burning when urinating
Urogynecology in Eastern Oklahoma
Ready to address your pelvic floor disorder? Call Warren Clinic Urology at 918-502-5930 to schedule an appointment or talk to your gynecologist for more information.
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