Urogynecology

Urogynecologic disorders and pelvic floor issues can disrupt your life and keep you from enjoying your favorite activities. Our specialists offer advanced urogynecology care, including non-surgical pelvic floor disorder treatment and minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery.

 Female patient being reassured by doctor In doctor's office

Specialties and treatments

Penn Women’s Fully Integrated Rectovaginal Symptom Team (FIRST) Clinic

We offer a single location to care for people with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and urogynecological conditions, such as defecatory issues, urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. This means you have access to three specialists at one convenient location: Penn Medicine Washington Square in Philadelphia. Our providers specialize in colon and rectal surgery, gastroenterology, and urogynecology.

Leaders in vaginal laser therapies

Penn Medicine is the only center in the U.S. to research the effect of laser therapy on vaginal tissue to treat conditions like vaginal atrophy. We have used laser therapy for more than 10 years to improve elasticity, muscle tone, and scar tissue.

We’re also the only center in the New Jersey region to offer two laser options: MonaLisa Touch (CO2 laser) and diVa (a combination of erbium and YAG lasers). Our providers offer these laser therapies in our New Jersey locations.

These state-of-the-art laser systems and other advanced technologies enable us to provide individualized treatments for optimal results.

Innovative research to develop new approaches for pelvic health

Our urogynecology team actively participates in clinical research to advance the field of pelvic health. We are one of just a few research sites across the country that belong to the Pelvic Floor Disorders Network. Our research and clinical trials keep us at the forefront of pelvic medicine so we can help more people find relief.

Center for Pelvic Wellness

Our Center for Pelvic Wellness offers comprehensive care for pelvic disorders at our New Jersey locations. The Center treats adults and children aged seven and older. We specialize in:

  • Bladder, bowel, and pelvic disorders
  • Constipation and bedwetting in children
  • Gender-affirming post-surgical rehabilitation
  • Men’s pelvic health
  • Pregnancy and postpartum complications

Conditions we treat

  • Dysuria in Women
  • Fecal Incontinence (Involuntary Stool)
  • Female Stress Incontinence
  • Frequent Urination in Women
  • Incomplete Bladder Emptying in Women
  • Overactive Bladder in Women
  • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
  • Pelvic Pain in Women
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection in Women
  • Slowing of Urinary Stream in Women
  • Urethral Diverticulum (UD) in Women
  • Urinary Hesitation in Women
  • Urinary Retention in Women
  • Urinary Tract Fistula
  • Urinary Tract Obstruction in Women
  • Urinary Urgency in Women
  • Vesicovaginal Fistula

Related articles

Patient stories

The physical therapist behind Philly’s marathon mom

Claire Todd has a passion to help pregnant and post-partum patients who are runners, including Philadelphia Marathon winner Katie Florio.

Home-assisted ventilation for autoimmune disease: Kim’s story

A rare autoimmune disease kept Kim Day from his favorite outdoor hobbies, until he met doctors in the Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation.

How pickleball (and Penn Medicine) saved one patient’s life

With teamwork and determination, specialists at Penn Medicine solved Ronnie Recchia’s life-threatening medical mystery and got him back in the game.

A grateful patient pays it forward to treat uterine cancers

Dalia Jakas credits her doctor with curing her uterine cancer without harming her quality of life. Now, she’s paying it forward for future patients.

The road to recovery begins at home

Penn Medicine’s SNF at Home pilot program offers a seamless transition from the hospital to home with extra support to recover in familiar surroundings.

Finding relief from decades of jaw pain

Marie experienced intense pain due to an inherited condition and injuries. Penn Medicine’s TMJ program helped her find relief.

Embracing life’s rhythm: Kathleen’s robotic surgery journey

Kathleen Tierney talks about her journey having robotic mitral valve surgery performed at Penn Medicine.

From a bone-on-bone jaw to living the life she planned

Penn Medicine’s expert team helped Kristina navigate a complex diagnosis and nickel allergy to alleviate her jaw pain and improve her bite.

Finding triple-negative breast cancer at 33, she chose ‘Team Penn’

Shocked to learn she had stage III breast cancer, Kate Korson knew just where to go. She flew home to Penn Medicine, where a clinical trial saved her life.

Faith, fate, and families

At the Basser Center for BRCA at Penn, a unique philanthropic investment is making rapid progress toward preventing and treating heritable cancer.

Schedule an appointment

We can help you schedule an appointment or you can search our directory of specialists.