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 WHAT IS PELVIC FLOOR DISORDER?
The term “pelvic floor” refers to the group of muscles that support the opening of a woman’s pelvis. These muscles and their surrounding connective tissues keep pelvic organs functioning correctly by holding them in place. When these muscles or connective tissues weaken or become injured, a pelvic floor disorder can result. Many patients are not aware that treatment options are available.
OUR SERVICES
- Screening
- Clinical assessment
- Diagnostic testing
TREATMENT OPTIONS
- Non-surgical options:
- Medication
- Rehabilitation (physical therapy)
- Biofeedback
- Behavioral therapy
- Surgical options: minimally invasive surgical treatment options with the use of daVinci® robotic surgery system
RISK FACTORS
- Multiple vaginal deliveries
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Chronic cough
CONDITIONS RELATED TO PELVIC FLOOR DYSFUNCTION
- Urinary incontinence: this is a loss of bladder control leading to urinary accidents
- Pelvic organ prolapse: when one or more of the organs in the pelvis shifts down and bulges out of the vaginal canal, making everyday activities very uncomfortable
- Voiding dysfunction: this refers to various conditions that result in the bladder’s inability to function normally
- Interstitial cystitis: a chronic debilitating disease of the urinary bladder characterized by pain and/or pressure in the bladder and/or pelvis, dysuria (pain associated with urination) and/or urinary frequency
- Fecal incontinence: loss of bowel control leading to accidental passing of stool
- Defecatory dysfunction: a problem emptying bowels
- Other pelvic floor conditions: pelvic pain, vulvodynia, vestibulitis levator myalgia and spasm
NEXT STEPS
Complete the incontinence risk assessment in the box below and discuss the results with your primary care provider or call the Center for Pelvic Health for an appointment. You may require an authorization from your insurance.
RISK ASSESSMENT
If you answered “yes” to two or more questions, you may be suffering from a pelvic floor condition. Our multidisciplinary approach – including physicians, nurse practitioners, urogynecologists and physical therapists – can help.
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