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Clinical Programs / Urogynecology and Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Program

Urogynecology and Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Program


The Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Continence Program at UCLA is committed to helping women in need of comprehensive treatment for pelvic floor disorders.

Urogynecology and Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Program
 

New UCLA clinic improves quality of life for women suffering from pelvic floor disorders

New UCLA clinic improves quality of life for women suffering from pelvic floor disordersWomen with pelvic floor disorders — the most common of which is urinary incontinence followed by fecal incontinence and organ prolapse — often fail to receive appropriate treatment for their condition.
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Conditions
Conditions such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse (cystocele, rectocele and uterine prolaspe) as well as bowel control problems all can be successfully evaluated and treated by our team of expert providers.

Our Emphasis
We emphasize using the most up-to-date evidence to provide a balance between proven traditional therapies and cutting-edge technologies to give our patients the very best in care. Our philosophy is to offer a diverse variety of treatment strategies employing educational, behavioral, dietary, physical therapy and surgery to tailor to our patients’ individualized needs. As a part of UCLA Healthcare system, one of the nation’s leading institutions in healthcare, the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery assists in leading the way with novel clinical research offering the latest minimally invasive techniques to provide improved care to our patients.

Our Program
The program is under the guidance of Director Dr. Christopher Tarnay, a Urogynecologist and an Associate Professor in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Urogynecologists are physicians who have completed three years of specialized training in Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. At UCLA the Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Continence Program offers a coordinated interdisciplinary care that includes primary care physicians, gynecologists, gastrointestinal specialists and colorectal surgeons, all specially trained in diagnosis and in medical and surgical treatments for managing pelvic floor disorders. So you don’t have to arrange for specialists outside on your own.

Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Being one of the most common problems facing women, pelvic floor dysfunction, may affect approximately 50 percent of all women - the majority of whom may not seek professional help. In addition to urinary incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction may cause fecal incontinence, sexual dysfunction, vaginal pain or discomfort and abdominal discomfort. Many women experience significant changes in daily activities and even self-identify because of these conditions.

Abnormal function results from a variety of medical conditions as well as normal changes associated with childbirth and aging. Since proper diagnosis is critical to successful correction of the problem, here at The Women’s Pelvic Medicine and Continence Program we use computerized urodynamic testing and cystoscopy in addition to targeted physical examinations to more precisely pinpoint the cause of the disorder.

Our Expert Team
Together our team of experienced care providers and staff are dedicated to giving innovative, compassionate and personalized care that will be apparent with every interaction in our center.OBGYN Expert Team >>

Our goal ultimately is to holistically restore the quality of life and function to the lives of our women patients.

Patient Testimonials

"For any woman anticipating a hysterectomy or prolapsed surgery, I want to give words of reassurance..."
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