Urogynecology Services in Ventura County
Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery
This specialty focuses on conditions that affect the female pelvic fibromuscular structure and pelvic organs, and have an impact on urinary, defecatory, and sexual function. To become a urogynecologist, a doctor must complete a residency in either obstetrics, gynecology, or urology and then receive additional specialty training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
One in four adult women, and 50% of women over 50, have a pelvic issue of some kind. Our urogynecologists treat a broad range of pelvic problems and have extensive range of expertise in, specialized urogynecologic vaginal surgery, minimally invasive outpatient procedures, robotic-assisted surgeries utilizing the da Vinci® robotic system. We even offer robotic hysterectomies, which are less invasive than the traditional procedure.
Conditions Treated
- Female urinary incontinence
- Fecal incontinence as it relates to pelvic floor dysfunction only
- Pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
- Post-hysterectomy vaginal prolapse
- Urethral diverticulum and urethral cysts
- Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas
- Pelvic pain related to prolapse, prolapse surgery, and pelvic musculature
- Pain during intercourse
- Interstitial cystitis (also known as Painful Bladder Syndrome)
