What is Urogynecology?
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Urogynecology is a subspecialty of gynecology that focuses on the combination of women’s health and urology. In this field of medicine, your doctor treats a range of conditions that involve the pelvic organs that are part of the urinary or reproductive system. OB-GYNs can provide urogynecology services to their patients in many instances.
The subspecialty of urogynecology involves treating a number of conditions that fall under the category of pelvic floor disorders (PFDs). These conditions affect the pelvic organs and include incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and recurrent urinary tract infections. The services for evaluation and treatment include urodynamic testing, incontinence evaluation, and incontinence treatment.
In more complex gynecology cases, a urogynecologist is needed. This is typically when surgery is recommended. A urogynecologist is a doctor who has completed training in both gynecology and urology.
