Sometimes simple changes and interventions significantly affect daily quality of life. Urogynecologists, or urogyns, provide a variety of treatment options, depending the severity of your condition, your general health, and your wishes. Often doctors recommend a combination of therapies. PFD treatments include:
Lifestyle & Behavior:
- Diet and Fitness
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercises (Kegels)
- Bladder Retraining
- Pantiliners, Pads, Briefs, and DiapersPhysical Therapy, for the pelvic floor.
- Vaginal Devices (Pessary)Medicines
Procedures & Surgery:
- Nerve stimulation
- Bulking agents
- Surgery
Discuss the best treatment option for you with your healthcare provider. Ask your provider to review:
- Treatment options
- Adverse events
- Potential complications
- Post treatment care
- Anticipated outcome