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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?’”

When patients are struggling with conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse, they may be dealing with a lifelong problem. This is why it is important for patients in the Lake Forest, IL area to visit North Shore Urogynecology to learn more about vaginal mesh treatments and what they can expect if they decide to choose surgical intervention. Many patients ask, is this method safer than the alternatives? Is it effective in controlling pelvic organ prolapse?   Women with pelvic organ prolapse who have had vaginal mesh treatment years before may be experiencing complications, including: Pain Erosion Infection When these issues … Continue reading “Lake Forest, IL area doctor provides vaginal mesh treatments and answers, is this method safe?”

When women in Chicago, Illinois have begun menopause, they have many changes that can happen to their bodies and cause many concerns. Menopause is the “change of life” and can be troublesome for many women who experience hormonal imbalances. However, menopause can also affect one’s sexual relationships with their partner. Women who are experiencing vaginal dryness may be looking for a cure for this issue. Females ready to skip the lubrication products and enjoy a more natural approach without surgical intervention are encouraged to ask Dr. Sanjay Gandhi about MonaLisa Touch treatment. What is MonaLisa Touch? MonaLisa Touch is a … Continue reading “Chicago, IL area doctor offers menopause treatment with the MonaLisa Touch”

Conditions such as bladder prolapse can be extremely embarrassing for women. Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of North Shore Urogynecology provides solutions for women who are experiencing this condition. His practice in Lake Forest offers bladder prolapse surgery, or cystocele, for patients dealing with the dropping of the bladder and other organs through the vaginal area. What is bladder prolapse? Bladder prolapse is a type of pelvic organ prolapse that can occur when the body cannot support the bladder and it descends into the vaginal canal. This condition is easily detected by Dr. Sanjay Gandhi during a physical examination. Often, it is … Continue reading “Lake Forest area doctor describes bladder prolapse surgery”

Bladder slings, or “mid-urethral” slings, are used to help patients in the Woodstock, IL area with stress urinary incontinence. This condition can cause patients to experience leaking due to a weakened support of the urethra. This can be embarrassing, but with the placement of a bladder sling, patients may find relief. Patients should consult with a urogynecologist to determine if the sling procedure is best for them. How does a bladder sling work? The bladder sling is used to support the patient’s bladder to help bring it into its original position. Is a bladder sling appropriate for me? During a … Continue reading “What problems might Woodstock, IL area patients notice with bladder sling placement?”

Urinary incontinence may have various forms, but one fact remains the same. Urinary incontinence is not reported, diagnosed, or treated as often as it could be. Information from the National Association for Incontinence alerts us to the realities of this condition. Involuntary leaking of urine affects, to some degree, one in four women aged 18 and older. Chronic urinary incontinence affects 25 million American adults, with women making up approximately 80 percent of sufferers. Up to 13 million women experience severe symptoms that affect their quality of life. Women wait an average of six and a half years to seek … Continue reading “A common non-surgical treatment for urinary incontinence near Crystal Lake can restore your confidence”

Women have been told of Kegel exercises for many decades. These area-specific exercises have been touted as ideal for pelvic tone, which both decreases instances of incontinence and increases sexual function. When you hear of the wonders of Kegels, and the ease in which they can be performed, why wouldn’t you want to try it?   Much of what you may hear about Kegel exercises is true. Done correctly, exercise can decrease incontinence. In our Crystal Lake pelvic health practice, we discuss the details of Kegels with patients facing stress and urge urinary incontinence. Kegels can be started at any … Continue reading “Why Kegel exercises may be ineffective for incontinence and how your Crystal Lake specialist can help”

Women’s health needs differ from those of men, and change throughout the various stages of life. As such, women may discover that their best health care comes from an experienced urogynecologist. If you have wondered “is there a gynecologist near me who can handle my unique concerns?” you will be happy to know that Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, with offices in Park City, Lake Forest, and Woodstock, can provide solutions for your women’s health issues.   Dr. Gandhi is more than a gynecologist who offers well woman care or basic procedures. At Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology, women from … Continue reading “What conditions can a gynecologist near me in the Park City area treat?”