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| | Copley's Urogynecology service provides comprehensive urinary incontinence and problem gynecologic care for women of all ages; from adolescence to post-menopausal.
Surgical treatment options are provided for all conditions of pelvic floor dysfunction by a board-certified gynecologist with a subspecialty in Urogynecology.
We can help improve the quality of your life by offering the highest technological advances in a caring and supportive environment.
Loss of Bladder Control
If you or someone you know is affected by loss of bladder control, you are not alone. Urinary incontinence affects 30-50% of women; although the rates go up with age, loss of bladder control among young women is quite common. The condition affects men and women, although it is more common in women. While the prevalence of urinary incontinence does increase with age, it is not considered normal at any age. Certain events, such as pregnancy, vaginal delivery, surgery, radiation or accidental injury, can lead to these kind of problems; other times, causes may be much less well-defined.
What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor is a term used to describe the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue that provide support for a woman's internal organs. This includes the bowel, bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum. The pelvic floor prevents these organs from falling down or out and it helps the organs function properly.
The brain controls the muscles of the pelvic floor by way of nerves. Any medical condition or injury that impacts the health of nerves (such as diabetes, Parkinson's disease, stroke, childbirth trauma) can result in weakness of the pelvic floor muscles.
Symptoms of a Pelvic Floor Disorder
Women with weakness of the pelvic muscles or tears in connective tissue may begin to have problems controlling their bladder and bowels. Urine leakage (urinary incontinence), bowel, gas, or stool leakage (anal incontinence), difficulty emptying their bladder (voiding dysfunction), over active bladder or difficulty having a bowel movement (constipation) are common complaints. Some women also feel or see tissue coming out of the opening of their vagina. This can be a prolapsing cervix and uterus or the walls of the vagina.
Contact
Anne Viselli, MD 802-888-8100
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