Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

The Pelvic Floor is the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves that help support and control the rectum, uterus, vagina, and bladder. The pelvic floor can be damaged by childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, or chronic disease or surgery.

Problem due to Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:

Incontinence: Loss of bladder or bowel control, leakage of urine or feces.

Prolapse: Descent of pelvic organs; a bulge and /or pressure; dropped uterus, bladder, vagina or rectum.

Emptying Discorders: Difficulty urinating or moving bowels.

Pelvic (or Bladder) Pain: Discomfort, burning or other uncomfortable pelvic symptoms, including bladder or urethral pain.

Overactive Bladder: Frequent need to void, bladder pressure, urgency, urgency incontinence or difficulty holding back a full bladder.

At Watertower Surgicenter, a Urogynecologist can recommend a variety of therapies to cure or relive symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. Conservative options include medications, pelvic exercises, behavioral and/or dietary modifications and vaginal devices. Biofeedback and Electric Stimulation are two newer treatment modalities that your physician may recommend. Safe and effective surgical procedures are also utilized by the Urogynecologist to treat incontinence and prolapse.