Urinary or fecal incontinence, vaginal prolapse, overactive bladder and bladder pain are very prevalent conditions among women. We're here to help. Doctors at Ascension Sacred Heart Women's Care Center specialize in treating urogynecologic conditions which can adversely impact your quality of life and keep you from doing the things you want to do. We provide thorough evaluations of these conditions and facilitate management plans ranging from conservative interventions to medication and in some cases surgery, which can typically be done in a minimally invasive fashion. Acknowledging that every woman's condition is unique, we partner with you to craft individualized treatment plans involving minimal risk.
Pelvic floor disorders and symptoms
Disorders of the pelvic floor often follow tissue injury leading to muscle weakness, and in some cases spasticity. Associated conditions of bladder overactivity, and in some cases incontinence, as well as prolapse of different components of the vagina, can follow.
For many women, it may feel embarrassing or uncomfortable to talk about conditions such as rectal pain, sexual discomfort and urinary frequency. We provide compassionate and supportive care to deliver treatment options for women at any stage of life. Urogynecologists treat many types of pelvic concerns, including:
- Bladder leaks
- Bladder pain
- Constipation
- Fecal incontinence
- Nerve damage and pelvic injuries
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Pelvic pain
- Sexual dysfunction and pain
- Urinary frequency and menopause
- Urologic changes after a surgery
- Weight gain and pelvic health
Surgical treatments for pelvic disorders with advanced care options
Our doctors specialize in gynecologic surgery, urologic surgery and pelvic reconstruction. Urogynecologic surgery helps repair a muscle tear, organ damage, bladder prolapse and remove uterine fibroids. Your care team helps you understand what to expect, before, during and after surgery. Minimally invasive surgical techniques are used whenever possible. These techniques may help reduce your discomfort and shorten your recovery. Surgical treatments may include:
- Anal sphincter repair to tighten the ring of muscles around the anus
- Bladder sling to help support the bladder from prolapsing into the vagina
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy, a minimally invasive procedure to remove your uterus and repair reproductive organs
- Repair abnormal tissue between the bladder and vagina
- Stimulate the nerves that control the bladder
Non-surgical pelvic floor disorder treatments
If you have a pelvic floor, your doctor may use an implantable device, called a pessary, to provide bladder support and manage incontinence. Medications, behavioral health counseling, biofeedback, e-stim, and urge suppression are other treatments for pelvic floor disorders.
Pelvic floor therapy is available at Ascension Sacred Heart from certified physical therapy specialists. Care teams help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles with targeted pelvic therapy exercises.
