Pelvic Health and Urogynecology

Our expert team helps you get lasting relief from urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.

What Is Urogynecology?

Urogynecology is a specialty of obstetrics and gynecology dedicated to treating pelvic floor dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction occurs when the muscles regulating urination and bowel movements do not work as expected. 

Urogynecologists also care for pelvic organ prolapse, when pelvic organs (including the vagina, bladder and uterus) slip out of their natural position. 

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Care in Central Massachusetts

Pelvic health concerns can cause embarrassing and uncomfortable symptoms that make it challenging to go about your daily life. But experts at UMass Memorial Health offer hope for healing. Our program is home to the largest team of fellowship-trained urogynecologists in the region. We deliver the latest therapies with compassion.

Conditions We Treat

You can count on us for thorough, personalized treatment of common and complex pelvic health conditions, such as: 

Are Urogynecology Services Right For Me? 

You may benefit from an assessment if you are experiencing signs of pelvic floor dysfunction or pelvic organ prolapse.

Symptoms include: 

  • Feeling a bulge near the vaginal opening
  • Seeing tissue coming out of your vagina
  • Having a sensation of fullness, pulling or aching in your vagina
  • Experiencing vaginal fullness or aching that worsens throughout the day or after a bowel movement
  • Leaking urine when coughing, laughing, sneezing or doing certain types of exercise or movement
  • Having an urgent need to urinate
  • Experiencing difficulty eliminating stool
  • Leaking gas or stool

Team Approach to Pelvic Health

For complex conditions, urogynecologists coordinate with other UMass Memorial specialists. Our extended team includes:

  • Urologic health providers
  • Colorectal surgeons  
  • Physical therapists
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Other providers with specialized training in pelvic floor disorders

Pelvic Health and Urogynecology Care: Why Choose Us?

Urogynecology Expertise

You receive services from experts with advanced (fellowship) training in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery. They use the latest research-based methods to treat common and complex conditions. Although surgery is necessary in some cases, many people get better with nonsurgical therapies. Get more information about pelvic floor dysfunction treatment. 

Coordinated Care for Complex Cases

Some pelvic floor conditions require the services of multiple specialists. This is especially true of conditions affecting multiple organ systems. We collaborate with additional UMass Memorial specialists to coordinate the assessments and therapies you need. These efforts help you receive personalized care and have a seamless experience.

Leadership

UMass Memorial is training the next generation of urogynecology leaders through a fellowship program. Only centers like ours that treat a high volume of patients with complex medical histories while achieving outstanding outcomes maintain this honor. These efforts mean you benefit from the skills of additional experts who are current with the latest pelvic floor dysfunction research.

How to Access Pelvic Health and Urogynecology Services

A referral is necessary to access urogynecology services — even if your insurance does not require it. Start by talking with your primary care provider or a general obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) about your concerns.

They perform an initial assessment to determine whether you might benefit from standard treatments, like diet changes and medications. For more advanced conditions, they will issue a referral to one of our urogynecologists or other UMass Memorial specialists. 

For Providers: Refer a Patient

UMass Memorial providers can refer patients directly through Epic. Community providers can get help through our Physician Concierge Services. For assistance, call 800-431-5151 or email pcs@umassmemorial.org.

 

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