Urogynecology
Bodies are not always so simple. This subset of gynecology focuses on helping people with pelvic floor problems, such as urinary or fecal incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse.
You deserve relief from pelvic floor symptoms
Pelvic floor and bladder issues aren’t life-threatening—but they can seriously affect your daily life, confidence, and relationships. That’s why we have an entire specialty dedicated to helping you feel like yourself again.
Urogynecology combines gynecology and urology to treat problems with the pelvic floor—the group of muscles and tissues that support your bladder, bowels, and reproductive organs. You might also hear this called Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery.
What care for the pelvic floor looks like at WHA
At WHA, we tailor your care to your needs and comfort. That might mean starting with your regular provider or connecting you with a board-certified urogynecologist—someone with advanced training in pelvic floor conditions.
You may begin with conservative treatments and add more advanced options if needed. Either way, we’re here to guide and support you at every step.
Treatment options may include:
- Pelvic floor physical therapy to strengthen, relax, or better coordinate the muscles that control bladder and bowel function.
- Lifestyle and dietary changes to reduce common triggers like constipation, bladder irritants, or strain from heavy lifting.
- A vaginal pessary that supports the pelvic organs and can ease incontinence or prolapse.
- Medications that target urgency, constipation, diarrhea, or other symptoms based on your diagnosis.
- Minimally invasive procedures like bladder Botox or nerve stimulation (PTNS) to calm overactive bladder symptoms.
- Urethral bulking agents (e.g., Bulkamid®) to add volume to the urethra and reduce leakage during activities like coughing or exercise.
- Sacral neuromodulation (SNM), which uses gentle electrical pulses to help nerves better control bladder and bowel function.
- Pelvic organ support surgery, including minimally invasive procedures using vaginal, laparoscopic, or robotic surgery to reposition and support organs that have shifted out of place.
We’ll find what works for you
There are many ways to treat pelvic floor dysfunction—and we’ll help you explore the options that fit your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. Relief is possible. Let’s find the path forward together.
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