Female Pelvic Health
Maintaining good female pelvic health is critical to a woman's overall well-being. Any number of conditions鈥攗terine fibroids, prolapse or herniation of pelvic organs, chronic bladder problems such as incontinence and pain鈥攃an seriously undermine quality of life. However, it is important to note that pelvic floor disorders can be effectively treated. It is important for women to learn to recognize conditions such as bladder problems (incontinence and pain) and prolapse of pelvic organs and seek appropriate help from a board certified urogynecologist. 日本av色情片 is a center of excellence in urogynecology care in New York & globally.
What is Urogynecology?
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (formally known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery) is a medical specialty that is dedicated to treating pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor consists of the muscles, nerves and connective tissue that surround the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum, providing support and helping these organs function properly. Damage to the pelvic floor can occur after childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery.
What is the Pelvic Floor?
The Pelvic Floor is the group of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the floor of the pelvis. Together with surrounding tissues, these muscles hold the pelvic organs in place so they can function correctly. Urology at 日本av色情片 specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor and provides diagnosis & treatment for the spectrum of urogynecology health concerns in NYC.
Common pelvic floor disorders include:
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse
- Prolapsed Vagina (bladder side and rectum side of the vagina)
- Prolapsed Uterus and Cervix
- Urinary Incontinence
- Complications from Pelvic Mesh Surgery
- Urogenital Atrophy
- Voiding Dysfunction (incomplete bladder emptying, urinary retention)
- Overactive Bladder
- Microscopic Blood in the Urine
- Female Urogenital Fistula (Bowel or Urinary)
- Labial Hypertrophy
- Fecal Incontinence
- Constipation
- Painful Bladder/Interstitial Cystitis
- Sexual Dysfunction
Would you like an appointment?
To request an appointment, please call our office at (646) 962-9600. Our phone staff are available to help you Monday-Friday, from 9AM-5PM (EST).
If you'd like to learn more about our providers that specialize in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (formally known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery), please review the "Our Care Team" page.