What is Urogynaecology?

It is one of the sub specialities of gynaecology where certain problems which are related to urinary Complaints and pelvic floor problems are dealt. The problems which are a part of Europe gynaecology include:

1. Pelvic organ prolapse ( something coming out)
2. Urinary leakage( stress, urgency or mixed incontinence)
3. Faecal incontinence( passage of stool without control or faeces coming out through vagina)
4. Abnormal urine coming out through vagina( VVF)
5. Recurrent cystitis( urine infection )

Who takes care of these problems?

A euro Gynaecologist

How do they treat these problems?

1. Medical treatment: in certain conditions, medicines are prescribed to the patient specially in incontinence.
2. Surgical treatment: for example: laparoscopic VVF repair, Laparoscopic Burch suspension,laparoscopic sacral colpopexy , TOT
3. RVF repair

What does incontinence mean?

Inability to voluntarily control, urine or stool is called as incontinence.