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“Women see all these ads on TV for Depends® and other products and they think incontinence is a normal condition of aging, but most of the time it’s treatable and often curable.” -- S. Gene McNeeley, M.D.
Urogynecology

Pelvic floor disorders

Pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to:

  • Incontinence – Loss of bladder or bowel control and leakage of urine or feces.
  • Prolapse – Descent of pelvic organs including dropped uterus, bladder, vagina or rectum. About 35 percent of women will develop some form of pelvic organ prolapse.
  • Emptying Disorders – Difficulty urinating or moving bowels.
  • Pelvic Pain – Discomfort, burning or other uncomfortable pelvic symptoms, including bladder or urethral pain.
  • Overactive Bladder – Frequent need to urinate, uncomfortable bladder pressure, urge incontinence and difficulty holding a full bladder.

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