Making your own individual treatment decision on how to treat your pelvic floor dysfunction will depend on your symptoms, what you have already tried, and what you have researched.  There is no doubt that there are success stories out there for all the treatment options available, including exercise-based rehabilitation of the pelvic floor, medication for symptom management, pessary use, and various surgical procedures.  It is not my job to speak out against any decision that you may choose, but it is my job to help make you more informed so that you can make a decision that is well thought … Continue Reading

Did you know that no matter what treatment option you choose for your pelvic floor dysfunction, it is always recommended that you follow up that treatment with an exercise program to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles.

If you choose surgery, it is important to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles following the procedure to support the work that was done and, hopefully, increase the length of time the sling or mesh may be effective.

If you choose a pessary device, you want to continue to strengthen your pelvic floor muscles and monitor your posture to decrease your dependence on the device.  You may … Continue Reading

It is important to develop a strategy to help you manage your incontinence.  This may include special clothing or the use of devices that will allow you to continue with normal activities as well as any recreational activities you choose to participate in.  We will review four strategies that can help you to manage your incontinence.

The first management strategy is use of a pessary device.  A pessary is a small latex or silicone device, similar to a diaphragm, that you insert into your vaginal canal to give better support to your bladder and urethra.  The goal is to hold your … Continue Reading

When you begin to experience incontinence or … Continue Reading