Your Secret

Most women hide it. Do you?

More than 25 percent of women over the age of 40 are suffering from urinary incontinence and or pelvic organ prolapse.

Beyond 65, more than half of all women suffer from these problems. Most women are reluctant to talk about these problems, choosing instead to suffer in silence.

Urinary incontinence is the involuntary loss of urine. This can be very embarrassing – so embarrassing that many women would rather wear disposable panty liners or pads than seek help from a medical specialist.

With rare exception, a Urogynecologist can treat these problems without surgery. When surgery is required, most can be completed in less than 20 minutes in an outpatient procedure and require no abdominal incisions.

A Urogynecologist is a surgeon who specializes in the treatment of frequency of urination, incontinence, and prolapse. Unfortunately, there are very few full-time Urogynecologists throughout the country.

When you live in a community that does not have a Urogynecologist, a General Gynecologist or Urologist may be able to assist you. You will need to be actively involved in the decision-making processes. To be prepared for this, it’s critical that you understand the disorder and treatment options.