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While pelvic floor disorders may become more common with age, they should never be considered normal or something for which there is no available treatment. Dr. Uzma Chaudhry and her staff at Urogynecology and Female Medicine are focused solely on treating women with common pelvic floor problems in a comfortable and safe environment.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Half of all women over age 50 experience some degree of pelvic organ prolapse. Statistically, twenty percent of women over 60 years of age will require surgical intervention. Learn more ››
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence — the loss of bladder control — is a common and often embarrassing problem. The severity ranges from occasionally leaking urine when you cough or sneeze to having an urge to urinate that’s so sudden and strong you don’t get to a toilet in time. Though it occurs more often as people get older, urinary incontinence isn’t an inevitable consequence of aging. Learn more ››
Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a problem with bladder storage function causing a sudden urge to urinate. This urge may be difficult to suppress and can lead to the involuntary leakage. Symptoms may include urinary frequency, which is urinating eight or more times within a 24 hour period, and awakening two or more times at night to urinate. Learn more ››
Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder condition caused by inflamed tissues of the bladder wall. Most patients have recurring pelvic pain, pressure, or discomfort in the bladder and pelvic region. They also experience urinary frequency and urgency. Learn more ››
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) are defined as 2 or more infections in 6 months or 3 or more in 1 year. Recurrent UTI’s are relatively common among women of all ages. Risk factors include genetics, sexual intercourse, pelvic anatomy, urinary retention and menopause. Learn more ››
Voiding Dysfunction
A voiding dysfunction is any abnormality associated with emptying your bladder. Depending on the type, you may or may not be aware that you have a voiding dysfunction. Some examples include urinary retention, incomplete bladder emptying, double voiding, urinary hesitancy and straining. Learn more ››
Sexual Dysfunction
In the United States, approximately 40 million women (35% – 40% of the US female population) suffer from some form of sexual dysfunction. Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) describes an aversion, indifference or hostility to sexual activity, no response to sexual stimulation, or an inability to achieve orgasm or painful intercourse. Many physical, psychological and relational issues can impact our sexual health. Learn more ››
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Either through natural aging or childbirth, the vagina can become loose, losing some support and tone. Vaginal Rejuvenation improves the tone of the vaginal supporting structures helping improve friction and sexual gratification. Learn more ››