Female urology
Care centered on women's urologic health
Female urology providers at Penn Medicine are specially trained in women’s urologic health. We diagnose and treat many female urology issues, like recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), pelvic pain, symptoms related to urination, and pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs shift out of place).
To understand what’s causing your symptoms, our specialists often use advanced diagnostic tests to evaluate how well your urinary system is working. This may include a video urodynamic study (VUDS), which provides a highly detailed and accurate picture of your bladder using x-rays and pressure sensors. Other tests can also help our doctors check the function of your urinary system, find the cause of your symptoms, and create a treatment plan.
Our providers treat you with compassion throughout the process. It can be hard to talk about sensitive issues related to your urinary health, so we make your comfort a priority. With locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, it’s convenient to find a urologist focused on women’s health near you. We also offer telemedicine appointments when appropriate.
Conditions we treat
Leading urology treatments for women
Our experts use research-driven nonsurgical and surgical therapies to help you achieve your goals. We believe you should have a say in your treatment, so your care plan is tailored to your preferences and needs. Treatments range from therapy and biofeedback to minimally invasive procedures and other surgeries. You may see one of our urogynecology experts as part of your care.
Pelvic floor therapy helps your pelvic muscles strengthen and move in coordination. Biofeedback involves using special sensors so that you can see how your muscles are working to help you gain better muscle control.
Our urologists may treat your overactive bladder or urge incontinence with Botox injections. This in-office procedure can result in dramatic improvements in your symptoms.
During this procedure, thin acupuncture-style needles deliver mild electrical pulses into nerves near your ankle. This stimulates your sacral nerves and helps relieve overactive bladder and urge incontinence symptoms.
Penn Medicine doctors are leaders in sling surgery to treat urinary incontinence. The procedure involves making small incisions in your vagina and bikini area and inserting a mesh sling. This supports the tube that carries urine out of your body from the bladder (urethra) and gives you better urinary control.
A procedure called mesh-free autologous fascial sling surgery can treat pelvic organ prolapse by using your own tissue to create a sling to support your organs. Tissue is taken from your belly and placed under your urethra in one procedure. Our surgeons can also use your own tissue to treat vaginal prolapse. After a vaginal incision, the tissue is placed to lift your uterus and repair the prolapse.
Your doctor might perform a prolapse procedure using robotic guidance. Your surgeon makes small cuts in your belly and uses a tiny camera and surgical tools to treat prolapse. These smaller incisions lead to faster recovery.
Removing the uterus (hysterectomy) is a common treatment for uterine prolapse, but our doctors work with you to help you decide if a hysterectomy is right for you. Alternatives to a hysterectomy may be an option, including minimally invasive uterus-sparing procedures, like robotic hysteropexy (uterine lift). This procedure can lift and reinforce ligaments that hold up your uterus.
Collaborative care for female pelvic and urinary health
Our female urologists work side-by-side with urogynecologists to provide a seamless approach to the unique intersection of urinary and reproductive systems. This partnership ensures you receive comprehensive surgical and non-surgical expertise tailored to you.
Our doctors
Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.