Urogynecology / Incontinence

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Overview

Our urogynecologists use advanced diagnostic tests to diagnosis and treat women with pelvic floor disorders. They are active researchers, working to further advance the understanding of pelvic floor disorders and to develop minimally invasive treatment options. Patients benefit from these advances in care.

What are the symptoms of pelvic floor disorders?

Bladder pain
Bowel incontinence (accidental loss of stool)
Overactive bladder (urgency and frequency)
Pelvic organ prolapse (uterus, vagina, bladder or rectum that have dropped from their normal position)
Pelvic pain
Sexual dysfunction resulting from incontinence and prolapse
Urinary incontinence (accidental loss of urine)

The urogynecologists at Greenwich Hospital are experts at treating these disorders, providing patients with compassionate and effective care to correct and relieve symptoms.

What are pelvic floor disorders?

Pelvic floor disorders are very common and treatable. They are caused by weakening or injury to the muscles and connective tissue within the pelvic cavity that holds the bladder, uterus, bowel, and rectum in place. As a result of childbirth or normal aging, many women suffer from one or more pelvic floor disorders that can be mild to severe and can be disruptive to daily activities and their quality of life.

What are the treatment options for pelvic floor disorders?

We offer a wide range of advanced surgical and non-surgical treatment options, giving our patients access to the best treatment options to suit their comfort level, lifestyle and condition.

Non-surgical treatments

Education and guidance on behavioral changes including fluid intake moderation, avoiding bladder irritants, bladder retraining, and deep breathing and relaxation exercises.
Pelvic floor physical therapy includes individualized treatment programs that target urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and other pelvic floor disorders. Learn more about pelvic health rehabilitation.
Pessary is a removable device that may be used to help improve urinary incontinence and/or prolapse symptoms.
Bladder botox injections improve bladder function and decrease episodes of urinary frequency and urinary leakage.
Office-based nerve stimulation therapy improves bladder function and decreases episodes of urinary frequency and urinary leakage.
Periurethral injections decrease episodes of urinary leakage that occur with coughing, sneezing or exercise.

Minimally invasive surgical treatments

Laparoscopic, robotic and vaginal surgical reconstructive procedures for pelvic organ prolapse. Surgical approaches are customized for each patient.
Midurethral sling treats urinary leakage that occurs with coughing, sneezing or exercise.
Sacral nerve modulation is an implanted device that treats urinary leakage and/or accidental bowel leakage.