Female pelvic medicine is a new designation for the established field of urogynecology. An urogynecologist cares for women with pelvic floor disorders in a blend of gynecology and reconstructive surgery.
Pelvic floor disorders – such as prolapse or incontinence – involve the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves in the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum. Although a primary care physician or general OB-GYN can address certain pelvic floor disorders, a female pelvic medicine specialist has the extra training necessary to administer appropriate treatment and improve a patient’s quality of life.
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