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Don ’ t Be Embarrassed to Talk About Pelvic Floor Disorders
Are you suffering from urine leakage ( incontinence ); frequent , urgent urination ( overactive bladder ); orabulgingsensation in the vagina ( pelvic organ prolapse )? If so , you ’ re not alone . These and other pelvic floor disorders happen when the muscles , ligaments , and connective tissue become weak – often after having babies or from chronic conditions , likeconstipation , causing damage to these structures over time .
Urogynecology is the medical subspecialtyexclusivelydedicated to the treatment of women with pelvic floor disorders .
“ Even though pelvic floor problems are common , women often feel uncomfortable talking with their doctors about them ,” saidurogynecologist Cristina Saiz , MD , Co-Director of Urogynecology at Valley Medical Group .“ Women should never suffer in silence . Although these conditions are common , they should never beconsidered ‘ normal .’ At Valley , our team offers many treatment options .”
At Valley , our urogynecology program takes an individualized approach tocarefor patients . “ Our philosophy iscentered on patient education and personalized treatments . Weprovide our patients with an objective assessment of theiroptions and help them understand how tomake the best choice for themselves ,” adds
Dr . Patrick Culligan and Dr . Cristina Saiz , Co-Directors of Urogynecology at Valley Medical Group
Co-Director Patrick Culligan , MD . Drs . Saiz and Culligan are boardcertified in obstetrics and gynecology and female pelvic medicine . Their expertise in robotic surgery and other minimallyinvasive urogynecologic procedures enables them to provide advanced surgical and nonsurgical treatment options that can greatly improve a woman ’ s qualityoflife .
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Valley ’ s team focuses exclusively on pelvic floor disorders , giving them a deeper understanding of treatment options for these conditions . They use their expertise to help patients understand their condition and explore surgical and non-surgical solutions , depending on the patient ’ s needs and preferences .
For more informationabout urogynecology at Valley , please visit ValleyHealth . com / Urogynecology , orcall 201-221-0504toscheduleanappointment .
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