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"Female Urology or Urogynecology is a subspeciality in urology which deals with
lower urinary tract problems and pelvic floor dysfunction in women. The field of
urogynecology in India is still in its infancy and the awareness among the general public
about female urology services is very low. |
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| What are the common services offered by a urogynecologist? |
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| TREATMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE |
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Millions of women in our country suffer from urinary incontinence in silence because they are not aware of the
availability of treatment by a specialist dedicated to treat this problem. Many of these women don't like to consult
a male urologist as they feel embarassed to discuss this problem with them. |
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| URINARY INCONTINENCE may be of different types |
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| URGE INCONTINENCE is generally treated with medicines. |
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STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE may respond to pelvic floor muscle training in mild cases but in
several cases it requires surgical treatment like mid-urethral slings [TVT/TOT]. |
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TOTAL INCONTINENCE occurs due to surgical injury to bladder or ureter during gynecological surgery
and requires surgical repair. |
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PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE & VAULT PROLAPSE wherein the uterus or the vaginal vault protrude
through vaginal introitus also require the expertise of specialist trained in urology and gynecology. |
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RECURRENT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS INCLUDING GENITO URINARY TUBERCULOSIS IS
ANOTHER COMMON UROLOGICAL PROBLEM IN WOMEN. |
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UROLOGICAL PROBLEMS DURING PREGNANCY ESPECIALLY URINARY INFECTIONS AND
HYDRONEPHROSIS DURING PREGNANCY WILL REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE BY A UROLOGIST AND GYNECOLOGIST. |
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