FAQs
A pelvic floor disorder occurs when there is a disruption or dysfunction of the pelvic floor. Components of the pelvic floor include fascia and muscles which support the bladder and urethra; uterus and cervix; and rectum and anus. When there is weakness of the pelvic floor, women may experience falling of the pelvic organs and/or leakage of urine and/or stool. Patients may also have trouble emptying the bladder and/or rectum if the pelvic floor is too tight. Pain with relations or impaired sexual function may also occur in the presence of a tight or weak pelvic floor, respectively.
This is typically the case, but be sure to check with your insurance carrier to confirm.
Once we have an initial diagnosis, we will schedule appropriate testing for another day. Testing requires equipment that must be set-up and such tests also require dedicated time. We can usually perform any necessary office testing within a few weeks of your first visit.
We consider surgery on our patients once we have tried or discussed at length non-surgical options first.
As I am a specialist in treating pelvic floor disorders, I don’t perform any general gynecology, but would be more than happy to refer you to a gynecologist.