Women's Health Services Urogynecology
If you experience urinary leakage, get up to go to the bathroom two or more times a night, or sometimes don’t quite “make it” in time, Geisinger’s Urogynecology specialists can help. Using the region’s most advanced techniques, they can repair problems involving all types of incontinence, helping to restore your quality of life. Geisinger’s Urogynecologists are experts at treating - Stress incontinence — weakening of the urethra and pelvic floor muscles, causing urinary leakage from coughing, sneezing or exercising
- Urgency incontinence — the need to urinate immediately, caused by spastic bladder
- General incontinence — caused by a variety of physical factors
- Pelvic organ prolapse — when the bladder or other pelvic organ begins to sag, causing a bulge in the pelvic area
The following tests are performed by Geisinger’s Urogynecology department, based on doctor recommendation: - Urodyamics — tests for weaknesses and determines the cause of leakage
- Cystoscopy — The doctor uses a lighted scope to view the pelvic organs while the patient can view it onscreen simultaneously
- Potassium challenge — a test that measures the rate of potassium excretion in the urine
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