Da Vinci Robotic Surgery
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Midurethral Sling
The purpose of the vaginal sling procedure is to create a hammock of support and to help prevent the urethra from opening when you cough, sneeze, or laugh. The procedure involves placing a piece of material under the urethra. The material options available to us include synthetic material, your own tissues, or other selective tissue […]
Sacral Neuromodulation
What is sacral nerve stimulation? Nerve stimulation is a reversible treatment for patients with bladder control problems in whom conservative treatments have not worked or have not been tolerated. Conservative treatments include behavioral therapies (diet modifications, biofeedback, bladder retraining, pelvic muscle exercises) and medications. Sacral nerve stimulation involves electrical stimulation of the nerves that control […]
Urethral Bulking
What is stress urinary incontinence (SUI)? SUI is a common problem affecting women which is caused by a weakness of the pelvic floor muscles (which help keep the bladder closed), the urethra (the tube through which urine is passed), or the ligaments that support the urethra. This leads to leaking urine with coughing, sneezing, exertion, […]
Cystoscopy
What is a cystoscopy? Cystoscopy is the name for a procedure allowing a doctor to look into your bladder and urethra with a special camera called a cystoscope. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Why is a cystoscopy performed? To help with diagnosis, a […]
Vulvovaginal Diseases
The “vulva” refers to the genital structures external to the vaginal canal in the female. The vulva has many anatomical components, including the labia majora (large lips), labia minora (small lips), clitoris, vestibule, vestibular glands, and the urethral opening (see figure). The health of the vulva is dependent on natural hormones, and therefore, it can […]
Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
What is interstitial cystitis? Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a term used to describe the condition of bladder pain or discomfort with a frequent and urgent need to pass urine. Nine in ten people with IC are women. People with interstitial cystitis may have a bladder wall that is inflamed and irritated (red and painful). In […]
Pelvic Pain
Pelvic pain is a term commonly used to describe discomfort occurring from reproductive organs in women. Women who live with pelvic pain may be experiencing symptoms of more serious complications. These complications can involve any aspect of the reproductive system, including the cervix, vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. Our clinic provides a team of […]
Sexual Dysfunction
What is sexual dysfunction? Sexual dysfunction can happen to an individual or a couple. It refers to any problem that prevents pleasure during the sexual response cycle. This cycle includes four phases: Motivation, or desire. Arousal. Orgasm. Resolution. What are the types of sexual dysfunction in women? Sexual dysfunction in women is a disorder that can take […]
Fecal incontinence
What is fecal incontinence? Fecal incontinence is when a person loses the ability to control their bowel movement, resulting in leakage of gas or stool (feces) through the anus (back passage). It can range from difficulty with control of gas to more severe with loss of control over liquid or formed stool. It is a […]