Our urogynecologists treat many kinds of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). These may involve the reproductive, urinary, and lower digestive systems.
For more information about PFDs see the following sections:
PFD条件
Common conditions include problems with bladder, bowel, and pelvic floor muscles.
膀胱的问题
You may be treated for incontinence, fistulas, or other bladder issues:
- Urethral cysts or diverticula, which may protrude toward the vagina
- 尿失禁(UI) is a loss of bladder control and can include:
- 动静脉瘘
- Mixed urinary incontinence: a combination of different types of UI
- 神经性膀胱功能障碍
- Stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
- Urge urinary incontinence (UUI), also called overactive bladder
- 尿路瘘管 can be a connection between the:
- Bladder and the vagina or uterus
- 尿道和阴道
- 无效的问题, which may make it difficult to empty the bladder
肠道问题
Your urogynecologist may treat you for:
- 肠瘘: A connection between the bowel and the vagina/uterus
- Fecal incontinence or accidental bowel leakage: Loss of control of the bowel
盆底功能障碍
This may cause emptying problems for the bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction.
Pelvic support problems and pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Prolapse is a bulging of tissues into the vagina from surrounding organs. These conditions can include:
- 顶端下垂: Prolapse of the uterus, cervix, or top of the vagina
- 膀胱突出: Prolapse of the bladder into the vagina
- 肠疝: Hernia of the small intestine into the vagina
- 脱肛: Prolapse of the rectum into the vagina
PFDs的常见原因
You may experience PFD due to:
- 老化
- Chronic conditions that can strain the pelvic floor, like constipation or chronic coughing
- 结缔组织无力
- Genetic factors that run in families
- 繁重的工作
- 肥胖
- 怀孕和分娩
PFD测试和治疗
You may have one or more of these tests or treatments to help your condition:
- 尿失禁的治疗方法
- Fecal incontinence treatments: 治疗 for the involuntary or accidental loss of stool or gas
- Urinary incontinence treatments: 治疗 for urinary incontinence, the involuntary loss of urine
- 瘘治疗: Vaginal, laparoscopic, and abdominal procedures to treat different types of fistulas
- 补片并发症治疗: 治疗 such as estrogen cream, physical therapy, or surgery if needed
- Pelvic floor muscle exercises: Exercises that strengthen and pelvic floor muscles. These may help with symptoms of incontinence, overactive bladder, and prolapse.
- Pelvic organ prolapse treatments: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a bulging of tissues into the vagina from surrounding organs. Non-surgical and surgical treatments are available.
- 子宫托: A vaginal device to treat incontinence, overactive bladder, and prolapse
- 产后康复诊所: Focused, specialized care for women with postpartum pelvic floor concerns
- Sacral nerve stimulation therapy: A nerve stimulation therapy to treat an overactive bladder
- 尿动态测试: Tests that examine how your bladder works when evaluating incontinence
Our team approach guarantees you receive the best care available. We consult with other experts in departments such as: