What are Your Treatment Options?
Dr. Stephanie Molden and the Female Pelvic Health Center have extensive experience and success in treating a wide range of symptoms and conditions in Urogynecology.
Depending on what is best for each individual patient, female pelvic conditions may be treated effectively with:
- Non-surgical alternatives
- Surgical procedures
- A combination of both
Your options include:
Surgeries
Minimally Invasive Surgery
When surgical treatment options are indicated, the Center performs leading edge techniques that have dramatically increased success rates and enhanced patient care and recovery. These often fall under the category of Minimally Invasive Surgery, which we recommend and perform whenever possible. Two key benefits:
- We avoid making large incisions, and attempt to perform procedures under sedation and local anesthesia rather than general anesthesia.
- Patients often experience less discomfort following surgery, faster recovery, and less scarring and risk of infection.
Robotic Surgeries - Dr. Molden is experienced in performing robotic surgeries. In fact, she was the first doctor to use the daVinci robotic device at St. Mary Medical Center, where she is also Medical Director of their acclaimed robotics program.
Behavior Modifications
Pelvic Muscle Training/Exercises (PMT/PME) - Also known as Kegel exercises, PME techniques are an effective treatment option for urinary incontinence and strengthening pelvic organs. They are especially important after surgery to maintain strength and optimize outcomes, and are very useful in prolapse prevention. Most women require guidance from a medical professional to learn how to contract the pelvic floor muscles correctly. We provide PMT sessions in our office with the latest computerized equipment on a regular basis along with electrical stimulation when appropriate.
Biofeedback - This term refers to various techniques that teach patients bladder and pelvic muscle control by giving positive feedback when the patient performs the desired action. This feedback can be from an electronic device or directly from a health professional.
Bladder Training - This treatment for urge incontinence involves teaching a patient to urinate according to a timetable rather than an urge to do so. The scheduled time between trips to the bathroom gradually increases as the patient's bladder control improves.
The Bladder Diet - This is a list of dietary irritants to the bladder. Avoiding the items on this list may greatly improve certain bladder symptoms such as frequency, urgency or pain.
Medications - Commonly prescribed drugs used in the treatment of urge incontinence include Detrol LA, Ditropan XL, Oxytrol patch, Sanctura, Enablex, Vesicare, Toviaz, and Gelnique.
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