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Endometriosis Clinic
Urinary Disorders
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Childbirth: Pelvic Birth Injury
Pelvic Pain
Women's Pelvic Health Disorders
Many women will experience pelvic health issues in their life. Problems such as pain, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse can cause embarrassment, pain, discomfort, and will change normal activities. Just because these are common doesn't mean they should affect how you live your daily life. Often women fail to seek care for these disorders because of lack of information, the belief that pelvic floor problems are part of normal aging, embarrassment, or even reluctance of health care providers to refer them to a specialist. At UI Health, our pelvic health team will be with you every step of the way. We will listen to your problems, answer your questions, and set up a personalized treatment program for you. We want to help you so you will have the confidence to live your best life again. It's time to live a healthier you.
Our pelvic health team will treat a wide variety of disorders including urinary, rectal, prolapse, and pain issues of the pelvic floor.
Urinary Disorders
Incontinence (leakage of urine)
Overactive bladder (urination too frequently, in the middle of the night, or having to rush to the bathroom)
Problems with bladder emptying
Neurologic disorders of the bladder
Bladder pain issues
Dysuria, or painful urination
Recurring bladder or urinary tract infection
Hematuria, or blood in urine
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Cystocele, fallen bladder
Rectocele, fallen rectum, also called fallen or dropped bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum
uterine prolapse, fallen womb or uterus
Pelvic Pain
Painful bladder syndrome or Interstitial cystitis
Endometriosis
Vulvodynia/vaginal pain
Painful intercourse
Rectal pain
Rectal Disorders
Fecal Incontinence, or leakage of stool
Pain
Constipation
Birth Injury and Trauma
Postpartum healing issues
Pelvic injuries
Injuries to the vagina or rectum from childbirth
Healing or pain issues after childbirth
Abnormalities of Vagina, Bladder or Urethra
Congenital Malformation
Cysts or masses in vagina, pelvic floor or urinary tract
What is a pelvic health physician?
The female pelvic medicine specialist or urogynecologist is a fellowship-trained physician who is dedicated to the treatment of these disorders. The difference between the female pelvic medicine specialist and other providers is our in-depth expertise in caring for these disorders. Unlike many general women's health providers, we can offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options including medication, therapy, outpatient procedures, and the latest alternative management options. When surgery is needed, we offer the most advanced surgical options allowing patients to return to normal life as soon as possible with safe, minimally invasive procedures.
What causes these problems?
There are many reasons why one can develop pelvic floor disorders. Aging, childbirth, and family history are the most common factors.
The American Urogynecology Society website
providers valuable information for these questions
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Women's Pelvic Health
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Home
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Pelvic Health
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Women Pelvic Health Disorders
Women's Pelvic Health
Endometriosis Clinic
Urinary Disorders
Rectal Disorders
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Childbirth: Pelvic Birth Injury
Pelvic Pain
Women's Pelvic Health Disorders
Many women will experience pelvic health issues in their life. Problems such as pain, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse can cause embarrassment, pain, discomfort, and will change normal activities. Just because these are common doesn't mean they should affect how you live your daily life. Often women fail to seek care for these disorders because of lack of information, the belief that pelvic floor problems are part of normal aging, embarrassment, or even reluctance of health care providers to refer them to a specialist. At UI Health, our pelvic health team will be with you every step of the way. We will listen to your problems, answer your questions, and set up a personalized treatment program for you. We want to help you so you will have the confidence to live your best life again. It's time to live a healthier you.
Our pelvic health team will treat a wide variety of disorders including urinary, rectal, prolapse, and pain issues of the pelvic floor.
Urinary Disorders
Incontinence (leakage of urine)
Overactive bladder (urination too frequently, in the middle of the night, or having to rush to the bathroom)
Problems with bladder emptying
Neurologic disorders of the bladder
Bladder pain issues
Dysuria, or painful urination
Recurring bladder or urinary tract infection
Hematuria, or blood in urine
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Cystocele, fallen bladder
Rectocele, fallen rectum, also called fallen or dropped bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum
uterine prolapse, fallen womb or uterus
Pelvic Pain
Painful bladder syndrome or Interstitial cystitis
Endometriosis
Vulvodynia/vaginal pain
Painful intercourse
Rectal pain
Rectal Disorders
Fecal Incontinence, or leakage of stool
Pain
Constipation
Birth Injury and Trauma
Postpartum healing issues
Pelvic injuries
Injuries to the vagina or rectum from childbirth
Healing or pain issues after childbirth
Abnormalities of Vagina, Bladder or Urethra
Congenital Malformation
Cysts or masses in vagina, pelvic floor or urinary tract
What is a pelvic health physician?
The female pelvic medicine specialist or urogynecologist is a fellowship-trained physician who is dedicated to the treatment of these disorders. The difference between the female pelvic medicine specialist and other providers is our in-depth expertise in caring for these disorders. Unlike many general women's health providers, we can offer a full spectrum of diagnostic and treatment options including medication, therapy, outpatient procedures, and the latest alternative management options. When surgery is needed, we offer the most advanced surgical options allowing patients to return to normal life as soon as possible with safe, minimally invasive procedures.
What causes these problems?
There are many reasons why one can develop pelvic floor disorders. Aging, childbirth, and family history are the most common factors.
The American Urogynecology Society website
providers valuable information for these questions
Need a Same-Day Appointment?
312.413.5096
Request Online
Telehealth Appointments
To better meet your needs, we are offering telehealth appointments. A telehealth appointment is a virtual "at home health visit" conducted through phone or video call. Please call
312.413.5096
to request an appointment.
If you have a video visit scheduled, please click here for instructions.
William Kobak, MD
and
Lopa K. Pandya, MD, MS
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