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Women of all ages can be affected by urinary incontinence. Even though this condition is extremely common, affecting up to one in ten women under the age of 65 and 35% of women ages 65 and older, it can be embarrassing and dramatically affect your quality of life. At Partners in Pelvic Health in Lake Forest, IL, Dr. Sanjay Gandhi works with you to understand what is causing incontinence issues and creates a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Here, Dr. Gandhi answers the question, “What is urinary incontinence?” and other frequently asked questions. What is urinary incontinence? Urinary … Continue reading “Lake Forest urogynecologist answers, “What is urinary incontinence?” and other frequently asked questions”

For many women in the Lake Forest, IL, area, it can be difficult for them to talk to professionals about sexual problems. However, knowing the symptoms and understanding that you can seek assistance with your concerns is the first step in taking charge of your sexual health. Understanding sexual dysfunction and what it entails Sexual dysfunction refers to a condition that can affect any area of the sexual response cycle. This includes the four phases of: Excitement Plateau Orgasm Resolution Research continues to show that upwards of 40 percent of women have some degree of difficulty with one or more … Continue reading “Understanding the symptoms of sexual problems in women in Lake Forest, IL”

Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, in Lake Forest, IL is a dedicated doctor who assists women with a variety of concerns. At North Shore Urogynecology, we provide a wide range of services, including diagnostics for individuals who may have concerns regarding their reproductive health. One condition that may be concerning for women is uterine prolapse. Doctor Gandhi describes uterine prolapse as: A condition such as uterine prolapse can be anywhere from mild to severe. The condition is caused by a poorly supported pelvic floor. Muscles and ligaments weaken and can no longer support the uterus, causing it to slip down and protrude … Continue reading “Doctor in Lake Forest, IL describes conditions such as uterine prolapse”

Natural aging processes, pregnancy, and other issues can lead to looseness in the vagina, which can result in uncomfortable issues that negatively affect your quality of life such as urinary incontinence or sexual dysfunction. Dr. Sanjay Gandhi and his associates at Partners in Pelvic Health in Lake Forest, IL are experienced in diagnosing and treating these common issues. One procedure that has a high success rate as both a urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction treatment is called vaginal tightening. With modern advances in technology and medical care, this procedure can be done with a minimally invasive approach to help you … Continue reading “Vaginal tightening procedure successfully treats urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction in Lake Forest, IL”

Stress urinary incontinence refers to unintentional urine loss with a physical activity or movement such as sneezing, running, coughing, or lifting heavy weights creates pressure (stress) on the bladder. Dr. Sanjay Gandhi will educate the patient during the initial consultation about stress incontinence symptoms, causes and treatments in Chicago.   Stress incontinence is unrelated to psychological stress. It is also not the same as urge incontinence. In urge incontinence, unintentional urine loss happens due to the contraction of bladder muscles, typically related to a sense of urgency. Stress incontinence occurs much more in women than it does in men.   … Continue reading “Stress incontinence symptoms, causes, and treatments in Chicago”

Dr. Sanjay Gandhi and the staff at Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology are dedicated professionals who can provide patients with solutions to their bladder concerns that do not require invasive surgeries. A perfect solution for patients who are interested in injections is Botox treatment. Botox is an injectable medication that can be used by patients for the treatment of bladder and pelvic floor concerns. Botox explained Botox is a medication that is formulated with botulinum toxin type A. It is used in many ways, but most commonly for the reduction of muscle contractions. When injected into a muscle, … Continue reading “Lake Forest, IL patients can use Botox injections for the treatment of bladder concerns”

Conservative treatments do not work for some women to relieve the symptoms of an overactive bladder or stress incontinence. If urinary incontinence continues even after conservative measures, surgery becomes a considerable option. Urinary incontinence surgery is invasive and involves higher chances of complications than other therapies. But, the procedure also ensures a long-term solution in more severe cases. The available options for surgery depend on the specific type of urinary incontinence. Most surgical options for urinary incontinence treat stress incontinence. Low-risk surgical alternatives are used for treating other bladder problems like an overactive bladder also called urgency-frequency syndrome or urge … Continue reading “Bladder surgery for urinary incontinence in women in Park City, IL”

Do you find yourself running to the bathroom? Do you avoid social situations out of fear of leaking urine? If you are one of the 13 million patients in the United States who experiences incontinence, you have asked, “What can cause urinary incontinence?” With offices in Park City, Lake Forest, and Woodstock, IL, Chicago area women can turn to Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology for top quality feminine care.   Although incontinence occurs in men and women, women are twice as likely to experience it. This is due to the structure of the female … Continue reading “Woodstock patients ask, “What can cause urinary incontinence?””

Over time, a woman’s body goes through many changes. Some changes such as those brought on by menopause and decreased estrogen may be painful or uncomfortable. These changes can impact her quality of life and the way a woman feels about herself. Now, women in the Chicago area can turn to Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology for feminine health care, including the MonaLisa Touch procedure. With offices in Park City, Lake Forest, Chicago, and Woodstock, IL, top quality feminine care is available.   Women’s bodies go through many changes throughout their lives. Childbearing, hormonal … Continue reading “Chicago physician offers MonaLisa Touch and answers the question, “How long does it last?””

Leaking urine can be embarrassing and can negatively impact your personal and professional lives. Thankfully, there is a solution. Kegel exercises for women who are experiencing urine leakage can be an effective way to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. For women near Park City, Lake Forest, and Woodstock, IL, Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology offers feminine health care including ways to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. Purpose of the pelvic floor muscles For the average young adult woman, your pelvic floor muscles probably never cross your mind. The muscles are most likely working as … Continue reading “Lake Forest residents ask, ‘Are Kegel exercises for women effective?’”