Division of Urogynecology & Female Pelvic Medicine

The Division of Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine provides the full scope of care to diagnose and treat women with urinary and fecal incontinence, prolapse and other pelvic floor problems. An estimated one-third of women will experience at least one of these disorders in her lifetime, but only 45% of women have sought care for their incontinence symptoms. As a result, many women live with the physical, functional and psychological limitations that can diminish one's quality of life at home and at work. Our team of specialists provide expert consultation and will discuss both surgical and non-surgical treatment options that can help restore the normal pelvic floor anatomy or repair damaged muscles or tissue, and we tailor the treatment to meet the patient’s current needs and expectations. Services include both virtual and in-person consultations and may include urodynamic testing to evaluate bladder and urinary tract function and transperineal ultrasound to evaluate pelvic organ support. We also provide care for women transitioning through perimenopause to menopause and for women experiencing increased prevalence of incontinence due to pregnancy and childbirth.

What are PFDs? (pelvic floor disorders)

There is a multitude of opportunities to conduct new and innovative research to improve the quality of life for women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary or fecal incontinence. All residents must complete at least one research project during their time in the program and clinical research will focus on statistics, epidemiology and research design. We take pride in championing the education of fellows, residents and medical students in conducting hypothesis-driven, well-designed medical research. Mentors will supervise our residents through the abstract and manuscript preparation process with the final goal being the publication appearing in peer-reviewed journals.