Urogynecology - Complications and Treatments

Urogynecology is a subspecialty of medical disciplines urology and gynecology. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders and urinary inconsistence in women. Pelvic floor disorders happen when prolapse of the small intestine, uterus, bladder, urethra or vagina takes place, possibly due to an injury to connective tissues, muscles, and ligaments. These distortions may be caused by pregnancy, menopause, pelvic surgery, chronic disease or repeated strenuous activity. Urinary inconsistence is a state wherein the ability to control urine becomes wrecked. Doctors state that there are mainly three different types of inconsistence, which are defined below: 

• Stress Inconsistence- It causes urine leakage while coughing, sneezing or other movements which put pressure on the bladder. 
• Urge Inconsistence- It leads to urine loss as soon as the body feels the need to urinate. 
• Mixed Inconsistence- It is a combination of stress inconsistence and urge inconsistence. 

Diagnosis of Urogynecology Problems 

There are millions of American women who suffer from these disorders every year. If you have complains with regard to urinary inconsistence, then your doctor may suggest urodynamic tests to check the following: 

• The working state of the bladder. 
• The amount of urine produced by your body. 
• The volume of urine in your bladder after urination. 
• The amount of urine in your bladder when you feel the urge to urinate. 
• The resistance capacity of your bladder to hold urine when it gets filled up. 

Treatment of Urogynecology Complications 

Urinary inconsistence affects the quality of life, and it worsens with time if left untreated. Doctors use different treatment methods to cure its disorders, which include: 

• Changes in Diet- Reducing the intake of fluids for a short time can prevent sudden leakage and bladder urges. 
• Kegel Exercises- These exercises are suggested mainly for strengthening pelvic muscles which have turned weak possibly by surgery, aging, pregnancy, or overweight. 
• Medical Treatment-Sever inconsistence problems can be treated with the effects of medication. Specific medicines can help in reducing the symptoms or muscle spasm of the condition. 

If these methods do not help much, then your doctor may suggest you undergo one of the following treatments: 

• Sling Surgery- It creates a hammock-like cradle for sagging bladder by using a piece of body tissue or synthetic material. It prevents involuntary urine leakage while sneezing, coughing, and laughing, etc. 
• InterStim- It is a small surgical device which is implanted in the body to control the signals sent to the brain by the bladder to notify about the urinary action.  
• GyneCareTVT- This treatment is a cure to stress urinary inconsistence which uses a ribbon-like fabric to provide support to the urethra and prevent leakages. 

Urogynecology in San Antonio 

If you are suffering from urogynecology problems, then the experienced doctors of Institute for Women's Health are the right choice. They are experts of female pelvic medicines and reconstructive surgery.