Urogynecology

Medical and surgical sub specialty shared by gynecology and urology, that studies and treats diseases affecting the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder and rectum) and their supporting structures.

Theses diseases may manifest themselvs as:

- Urinary incontinence

- Pelvic organ prolapse

These are increasingly common situations that affect personal and social relationships of women, and have grat impact on their daily activities and quality of life.

Most of these situations can be effectively handled.

In order to obtain the best therapeutic results a careful diagnostic evaluation, based on specific and individual patient complaints, supported by adequate complementary tests, is required.

This can be achived simply by changing wrong everyday habits, or may involve more delicate or surgical measures.