Urogynecologist in Glendale, CA

Focusing on the pelvic floor health of those with female genitalia, urogynecologists are qualified to perform a number of procedures related to the bladder as well, including overactive bladders, bladder and rectal incontinence, weak pelvic muscles, and reproductive issues. Some common surgical procedures that are frequently performed by urogynecologists include bladder installations, vaginal wall repair, bladder control surgery, and uterus removal. They are also able to prescribe medications, administer injections, and place vaginal pessaries, which are small, flexible medical devices that provide support to prolapsed organs.

Many urogynecologists will commonly offer pelvic floor muscle training for patients suffering from prolapse issues or issues that are similar to help prevent prolapse symptoms and support treatment. An overactive bladder is regularly treated by urogynecologists using a number of procedures depending on the specific needs of each individual patient, with injections of local anesthesia often providing relief, along with nerve stimulation such as acupuncture. Most treatments for bladder or pelvic floor-related conditions benefit from multiple procedures or techniques, so urogynecologists have to be well-trained and highly experienced in each of these techniques in order to provide the best quality and well-rounded care for their patients.

If you are experiencing any problems related to your bladder, such as issues emptying the bladder or with incontinence, or have symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, you may need to schedule a consultation with a urogynecologist. Some specific symptoms that may be indicative of a necessary consultation often include experiencing leaking from the bladder or rectum while coughing, laughing, or sneezing, frequently suffering from urinary tract infections (UTIs), feeling the need to use the restroom more frequently than normal and several times throughout the night struggling to make it to the restroom on time, experiencing pain during penetrative sex (either vaginal or anal), or feeling as if you are sitting on a small ball.

There are a number of factors that can contribute to causing these problems or increasing the risk of developing them, such as going through childbirth, aging, or having a health condition that puts strain on the bladder and pelvic floor or weakens the surrounding tissues. If you think you may be at an increased risk of developing any pelvic floor or bladder problems down the road, you may wish to schedule a visit with a urogynecologist to determine some preventative measures that can be taken or to determine if there is even much of a risk for you.

A urogynecologist is a physician with a background and proper training in the field of gynecology who has received further training specifically in urology. Urologists will most often focus on patients suffering from health conditions such as cancer, incontinence, UTIs, and male infertility problems, whereas urogynecologists will have more of a focus on patients with female genitalia suffering from health conditions such as prolapse and pelvic floor disorders, as well as urinary incontinence. Urology is seen as the more general field of medicine, treating all patients regardless of age or gender, whereas urogynecology is a more focused field that provides care specific to women and pelvic floor-related medical issues.

To determine which type of physician would be best suited for treating your specific concerns, you can schedule a consultation with either or ask your primary care physician for a recommendation or referral. If you do not have a primary care physician and wish to make the call on your own, the safe bet is that if you are suffering from a condition that is definitely related to the urinary tract, a urologist will be able to provide you with all of the medical care you require, whether the condition is straightforward or more complex. If the condition seems to be more related to a weakened pelvic floor or has to do with prolapse problems, a urogynecologist will be better suited to treat your condition.

Urogynecologists specialize in pelvic floor and bladder problems. Make an appointment with the specialists at The OB-Gyn & Incontinence Center if you think you would benefit from their services. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1505 Wilson Terrace #320, Glendale, CA 91206. We serve patients from Glenadale CA, Pasadena CA, Alhambra CA, Arcadia CA, Burbank CA, San Marino CA, Altadena CA and surrounding areas.