Urogynecology and pelvic health care in Baltimore
You can ask your urogynecologist anything. Why am I going to the bathroom so often? Is it normal to have leaking? Why do I feel pain in my vagina? What is prolapse? We listen to your concerns and answer your questions — big and small. Urogynecologists at Ascension Saint Agnes diagnose, treat, and help you manage pelvic floor disorders. These are common conditions that affect the female pelvic organs, including:
- Bladder pain
- Fistula, genitourinary and rectovaginal (connection between organs, or an organ and skin)
- Incontinence (loss of bladder or bowel control)
- Overactive bladder
- Pelvic and uterus pain
- Pelvic organ prolapse (when one or more organs (uterus, bowel or bladder) drop into the vagina causing a bulge or discomfort)
- Perineal tear
- Sexual discomfort
- Stress Urinary Incontinence (leaking urine when you laugh, cough or sneeze)
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Uterine fibroids
Advanced gynecologic care for women
When you choose Ascension Saint Agnes for your care, your doctor and care team are part of an integrated national network of experienced women’s health specialists. We work with you on a personalized care plan that may include therapeutic and surgical care. Your care plan may include treatments such as:
- Advanced laparoscopic procedures
- Bladder BOTOX®
- Lifestyle changes
- Medication (oral or injection)
- Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
- Sacral nerve stimulation
Minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery
Surgery may be recommended as part of your care plan, if you have a pelvic prolapse, incontinence, constipation or pelvic pain. When possible, we use minimally invasive surgery. WIth this type of procedure, your doctor uses small incisions, which may lead to less pain and a shorter recovery time.
Urogynecologists specialize in surgical procedures, including:
- Prolapse repair with vaginal and laparoscopic options
- Surgery without the use of vaginal mesh
- Hysterectomy (both traditional laparoscopy and vaginal laparoscopy options)
- Labiaplasty (surgery to change the size of the labia)
- Reconstructive surgery
Get a second opinion from a urogynecologist
Get the confidence and peace of mind that your doctor and care plan are right for you. It's easy to get a second opinion at Ascension Saint Agnes. We can review your medical records and healthcare history to answer your questions and discuss options. Talk with one of our doctors about a personalized care plan.
When you are facing a new diagnosis or experiencing ongoing symptoms, there’s a lot to think about. We can discuss both therapeutic or surgical treatment plans. Our team of highly experienced women’s health specialists can provide you with a second opinion based on experience and as part of an integrated national team.
Before your appointment, check with your insurance company to find out if a second opinion is covered. We can request your medical records from your doctor on your behalf, so that they can be shared with your care team before your arrival.