A common cause of pelvic floor disorders is childbirth, but these conditions can happen for other reasons, including obesity or radiation therapy. Our specially trained urogynecologists treat women with:
- Urinary or fecal incontinence: The unwanted loss of urine or stool
- Pelvic organ prolapse: When pelvic organs drop into or out of the vagina
- Overactive bladder: A frequent urge to urinate
Surgery for pelvic floor disorders
Surgery options for patients with pelvic floor disorders may include hysterectomies or pelvic reconstructive surgery. Whenever possible, we perform these surgeries via minimally invasive robotic surgery, which minimizes incisions and scarring and shortens your recovery time.
Women’s bodies change as they enter their 40s and beyond. Hormonal changes can affect physical, mental and emotional health. We help women with:
- Perimenopause and menopause, including hormone replacement therapy
- Osteoporosis
- Heart disease prevention
- Sleep problems
- Weight gain
If you need gynecologic surgery, you’ll be in the capable hands of skilled surgeons trained in the latest procedures. We use minimally invasive techniques to treat conditions such as:
- Endometriosis: A condition in which the uterine lining grows outside of the uterus
- Pelvic floor disorders: Uncomfortable conditions caused by weak or injured pelvic floor muscles
- Uterine fibroids: Noncancerous growths that cause pain and excessive bleeding
We also use robotic-assisted surgery whenever possible, which allows for greater precision and control. Benefits of minimally invasive and robotic surgery include:
- Smaller incisions than traditional surgery
- Shorter recovery time
- Improved outcomes
Our vulvar medicine specialists offer relief for painful and irritating skin conditions that affect a woman’s genitals. We treat women who experience vaginal itching, painful intercourse and allergic skin conditions.
Our women’s health providers work with Trinity Health Of New England’s cancer specialists to treat women who have gynecologic cancer. We use the latest techniques, including advanced surgery, infusion therapy and radiation therapy.
A robust integrative medicine program provides supportive and palliative care that helps patients manage the side effects of cancer treatment and feel better. Learn more about care for gynecologic cancers.
