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Urogynecologists help women who have pelvic floor conditions. They handle everything from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment and management.

“The beauty of urogynecology is that it is a collaboration between you and your doctor. It’s all aimed at meeting your goals, The primary focus is on quality of life.”

Treatment for pelvic floor conditions include:

• Behavioral therapy — relaxation techniques, muscle training, dietary changes can help manage symptoms
• Pessaries — after receiving doctor instruction on proper use, this device that fits into the vagina to support the bladder, uterus, etc. can be removed for cleaning and reinserted
• Medications — depending on the condition, this may be an option for treatment
• Surgery — options vary from minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures to reconstructive surgery, depending on the condition

Some common pelvic floor conditions that urogynecologists treat

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is the clinical term for urine leakage.

 Risk factors include:

• Genetics
• Vaginal childbirth
• Diuretic medications
• Chronic constipation
• Obesity
• Smoking

Overactive Bladder

People with overactive bladder have urine leakage as well as a frequent, intense urges to urinate.

Some women have an obvious underlying medical condition — usually a neurological or inflammatory illness — that causes overactive bladder. But for most women, the cause is unknown.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic organs — like the uterus or bladder — drop because of weakened vaginal muscles, says the AUGS.

Risk factors for pelvic organ prolapse include:

• Vaginal childbirth
• Genetics
• Smoking
• Pelvic floor injuries
• Chronic constipation
• Chronic coughing
• Obesity

Obese women are 40 to 75 percent more likely to have pelvic organ prolapse.

Is urogynecology a new field of medicine?

Yes and no. The health issues that urogynecologists deal with are not new.

But the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) — the organization that oversees certification standards — added urogynecology as a subspecialty in 2011, according to AUGS.

Urogynecology is also known as Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Doctors began receiving board certification for it in 2013.

What you should look for in a urogynecologist

Your primary care physician or gynecologist can refer you to a urogynecologist if you’re dealing with pelvic floor issues.

If you’re looking at prospective doctors on your own, keep in mind a few key factors: Experience and certification are important. But, so is the doctor’s personality and how comfortable you feel with him or her.

“You have to make sure you feel like this person is someone you can share intimate details of your life with,” says Dr. Levin “Someone that you feel comfortable with, that you trust and that you know is listening to you.”

Dr. Rana Hermiz offers tailored consultations to promote overall well-being. She listens to your issues in a friendly manner, guaranteeing a thorough comprehension. Dr. Rana, who specializes in aesthetic gynecology and women’s health, offers candid views and compassionately guides you through treatment alternatives. The consultation is more than simply a medical talk; it is a collaborative engagement in which your aims and desires are acknowledged. Leaving with a specific care plan, you begin your journey to embrace beauty, wellness, and confidence.