Board Certified Urogynecologists in Asheville

 

 

 

For most women, pelvic disorders feel like something they just have to suffer through. Pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, constipation, and even pelvic pain may seem like a normal part of aging. The truth is that 1 in 3 women suffers from a pelvic disorder in her lifetime, but no woman has to suffer in silence. The urogynecologists at Cherokee Women’s Health are here to find the right treatment option for women in Asheville experiencing pelvic problems.

 

What is a urogynecologist? Urogynecology is a subspecialty of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS). Before women experiencing pelvic pain, bladder leakage, or other pelvic disorders would bounce from specialist to specialist; now there’s one specialty that covers the entire pelvic floor. Urogynecologists have studied the bladder, rectum, and uterus, as well as the connective tissue and blood that binds them all together. Urogynecologists have a more complete understanding of the pelvic floor than less specialized physicians; as such, they’re more knowledgeable and experienced in treating pelvic disorders.

Cherokee Women’s Health has three physicians certified in urogynecology. Drs. Litrel, Haley, and Ghandi were among the first in the country to pass the extensive examinations required to gain board certification in this FPMRS field. This certification ensures that they deliver the highest level of care, treating each woman according to her needs. Board certified urogynecologists treat pelvic disorders more frequently than non-specialized physicians, so they have more experience treating these problems than other doctors. Their treatments also have a higher rate of lasting success, whether they’re able to treat a patient through medication and diet, or if minimally-invasive surgery is necessary.

Are you a woman in Asheville suffering from bladder leakage, pelvic pain, organ prolapse, or another pelvic floor disorder? You don’t have to suffer in silence. Call Cherokee Women’s Health and get help today.