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Urogynecology

Comprehensive Urogynecology Services, Close to Home

Our urogynecology team, comprised of dedicated physicians and women's health nurse practitioners, focuses on female pelvic medicine to treat bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain. We offer advanced treatments, including minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as nonsurgical therapies, to help restore pelvic strength, function and well-being.

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Conditions Diagnosed and Treated

  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Bladder control problems (urinary incontinence)
  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Bowel control problems
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Complications related to the use of mesh in vaginal or bladder surgeries
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Interstitial cystitis (painful bladder syndrome)
  • Ovarian cysts
  • Pelvic floor disorders
  • Perimenopausal and menopausal disorders
  • Recurrence of bladder problems after prior treatments
  • Recurrent cystitis (urinary tract infections)
  • Rectovaginal fistula
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Vesicovaginal fistula

  • Urinary Incontinence: Is It Normal?

    Recent studies show up to 78 million women in the U.S. experience some degree of urinary incontinence. That’s about 62% of the entire country’s adult female population.
    Urinary Incontinence: Is It Normal?

  • Chronic Pelvic Pain: The Possible Causes

    Chronic pelvic pain is often equally debilitating and elusive: where is this discomfort coming from? How can we address it if we don't know the source?
    Chronic Pelvic Pain: The Possible Causes

Additional Services

  • Contraception
  • Infertility evaluation
  • Mesh implantation and removal
  • Pap smear
  • Robotic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Sacrocolpopexy (Pelvic Organ Repair)
  • Sexually transmitted infections prevention and treatment
  • Well woman examination

What Is Pelvic Medicine?

Over the years, medical knowledge about women’s pelvic health has rapidly advanced. Many bothersome and painful conditions, like incontinence, pelvic prolapse and dyspareunia, can now be addressed through nonsurgical and surgical techniques.

If you’re struggling with persistent pelvic issues, connect with a specialized urogynecologist today.

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS)

Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), also known as urogynecology, is a medical subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of female pelvic floor disorders.

Urogynecology overlaps with both urology and gynecology. Female pelvic medicine physicians, also known as urogynecologists, possess a level of expertise in both fields. Here’s an overview of the overlapping specialties and how to distinguish them:

  • Urology: Focuses on the urinary systems of both men and women, along with the male reproductive system.
  • Gynecology: Focuses on the female reproductive system.
  • FPMRS/Urogynecology: Focuses on female pelvic floor disorders, which can affect both women’s urinary and reproductive systems.

What Conditions Do Urogynecologists Treat?

Urology, gynecology and urogynecology share many similarities. In fact, some disorders can be addressed by either a urologist or a female pelvic medicine specialist, such as urinary incontinence. However, urogynecologists undergo unique training that equips them with a more detailed understanding of female pelvic muscles and their role in certain disorders, including:

  • Pelvic organ prolapse: Organs such as the uterus or rectum become displaced due to weakened pelvic muscles.
  • Overactive bladder: Frequent, bothersome urges to urinate.
  • Urinary and fecal incontinence: Inability to control urine or feces.
  • Interstitial cystitis: Also known as bladder pain syndrome, causing chronic bladder pain and discomfort.
  • Dyspareunia: Pain during sexual intercourse, which can cause physical and emotional distress.
  • Endometriosis: Growth of uterine-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to pain, irregular bleeding or infertility.
  • Ovarian cysts: Fluid-filled sacs on or within an ovary that may cause symptoms if enlarged.
  • Fibroids: Benign uterine growths that may cause bleeding, pain or infertility when large.

When Should I See a Urogynecologist?

If you’re dealing with any of the following symptoms, notify your primary care provider or OB/GYN. They can help refer you to a female pelvic medicine specialist:

  • Irregular bleeding between periods
  • Persistent, unmanageable pelvic pain
  • Pain when urinating, defecating or having sex
  • Recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Inability to control when or how often you use the bathroom
  • Difficulty getting pregnant or staying pregnant

How Is a Urogynecologist Different from Other Doctors?

Urogynecologists receive advanced, specialized training through a fellowship program following residency in obstetrics/gynecology or urology.

During fellowship, physicians become proficient in surgical and nonsurgical treatments for pelvic floor disorders, including:

  • Robotic and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
  • Pelvic floor reconstruction surgery
  • Hysterectomy
  • Sling surgery
  • Pelvic floor therapies
  • Pelvic floor devices, such as vaginal pessaries

Pelvic Medicine Physicians in El Paso, TX

At Providence Medical Partners, our team of physicians and nurse practitioners is exclusively devoted to Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. Connect with one of our experienced, compassionate providers below.

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