Women are living longer and staying healthier these days. Increased exercise and other active pursuits are part of this new lifestyle, but unfortunately, bladder control problems slow down or sideline many of the 13 million Americans who have the disorder. Most of those affected are women who see bladder control problems as a roadblock to health, vitality, and self-esteem. Women need to know that bladder control problems, or urinary incontinence, need not stand in their path to a full life, and that there are many new, nonsurgical management options and treatment options available.
Urogynecology physicians Lisa Dabney, MD, and Anne Hardart, MD
At St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center (SLRHC), the Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery Division is committed to providing the entire range of treatment options for urinary incontinence and/or prolapse of the bladder, uterus or rectum. Following state-of-the-art diagnostic procedures and evaluation, our team offers a complete treatment and education plan to each patient based her own individual needs and preferences.
Treatment types may include behavioral modification, pelvic muscle rehabilitation, biofeedback, electrical stimulation, pharmaceuticals, and/or the latest minimally invasive surgery. SLRHC's Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Surgery is made up of highly qualified, experienced specialists with advanced training. We have joined with colorectal surgeons and urologists to form SLRHC's Total Continence Center. This interdisciplinary center for incontinence and prolapse is the only one of its kind in New York City. Our approach allows for comprehensive care, even for patients with the most complex conditions. Contact us today and get on the road to an active, vital life!
