Understanding Urogynecology

Urogynecology is a subspecialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology, with specific training in the management of a variety of pelvic floor disorders, such as bladder and bowel issues, urinary incontinence, voiding difficulties, recurrent urinary tract infections and pelvic organ prolapse and other pelvic floor disorders. Before urogynecology was created as a specialty, women with pelvic floor disorders found themselves jumping between physicians to manage urinary, gastrointestinal, and gynecological issues separately. A urogynecologist specializes with the pelvic floor which are the muscles, ligaments, connective tissues and nerves that support the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum. The pelvic floor helps these pelvic organs function. Seeing a urogynecologist allows women to see one doctor, instead of several different doctors, who has mastered the entire pelvic region.

The National Institutes of Health estimates that one-third of women in the United States will experience pelvic floor disorders in their lifetime. Chronic diseases, childbirth, repeated heavy lifting and surgery can weaken the pelvic floor. Inherited factors also can contribute. Depending on the severity of your condition, a range of treatments is available to minimize the symptoms or repair the damage.

By focusing only on pelvic floor disorders such as bladder and bowel control issues, voiding difficulties, recurrent urinary tract infections and pelvic organ prolapse, we are able to provide unique specialized services and care for our patients.



Southern Urogynecology strives to treat the individual and not just the condition with integrative approaches combining the most advanced surgical and in-office treatments for our patients, while working closely with pelvic floor physical therapists and other specialists that may be needed to optimize care.