Bladder sling revision surgery in the Park City area addresses multiple concerns

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surgery in the Park City area addresses multiple concerns

For more than a decade, women dealing with stress urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse have been able to turn to their specialty physician for surgical treatment using transvaginal mesh or a bladder sling. In many cases, this type of surgical intervention is appropriate and successful. In some women, however, the placement of mesh or a sling can produce complications that affect quality of life. When the treatment sought is no better than living with stress urinary incontinence, what is a woman to do? Dr. Sanjay Gandhi consults with women in his three Illinois urogynecology offices regarding the complications of … Continue reading

Are bladder control liners a suitable treatment for urinary incontinence in Park City?

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Treatment for Bladder Control in Liners Park City Area

Millions of women experience some type of bladder control problem. Light bladder leakage, commonly referred to as LBL, is so common that one-third of all women will experience this issue in their lives. There is no stereotypical woman who develops bladder leakage. This problem may occur for a number of different reasons. No two women are exactly the same in how bladder leakage occurs or why. Some of the common factors that may lead to bladder leakage include: Physical changes in reproductive organs due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or hysterectomy Excess weight Urinary tract infections Irritants such as certain foods … Continue reading

Explore the various uses of bladder control liners with your Lake Forest, IL urogynecologist

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various uses of bladder control liners with your Lake Forest

As a result of time, medications, general health, and a number of other factors, a woman may find herself face to face with some type of incontinence as she ages. At one time, urinary incontinence was a condition more or less accepted as a result of the aging process. Women believed that their ability to birth children involved the risk that, sooner or later, incontinence was a given. This idea has been challenged over time and proven to be incredibly inaccurate. Not every woman will suffer incontinence, and those who do have options through which they can retain or regain … Continue reading

No need for pee-proof underwear for Chicago, IL area women with leaky bladder

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No need for pee-proof underwear for Chicago

If you are a woman who has a leaky bladder, you no longer have to rely on solutions such as pee-proof underwear! Woman in the area of Chicago, IL or the surrounding cities of Woodstock, Lake Forest, and Park City are encouraged to learn more about treatment for light bladder leakage available at Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology. Leaky bladder Leaky bladder is also known as urinary incontinence. Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Chicago, IL helps women who are experiencing incontinence. His treatment options can greatly change lives. Leaky bladder can be something many women don’t want to talk … Continue reading

Bladder control problems can be helped with specific Kegel methods used in the Park City area

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Bladder control problems can be helped

If you experience urine leakage when you cough, laugh, sneeze, or attempt to engage in a physical activity, you are in the company of millions of other women. It is easy to think that bladder control problems are rare because many women simply do not discuss this type of concern. Dr. Sanjay Gandhi is a specialist who meets with women from Park City, Glenview, Northbrook, and other Chicago suburbs regarding sensitive health concerns. Bladder control problems such as urinary incontinence or the frequent need to urinate may stem from one of several potential causes. One of the common factors of … Continue reading

Botox injections may help Park City women dealing with an overactive bladder

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Botox injections may help Park City women

Botox is an injectable solution that most people recognize as a cosmetic treatment. What many people don’t know is that the actual Botox cosmetic is an offshoot of a medical therapy that had been used for years in patient affected by various types of muscular disorders. It was as physicians noticed the side effect of this therapeutic compound that research began on the cosmetic uses of the purified protein. While there is a great use for Botox in aesthetic medicine, there is also now a place for this “wonder drug” in the area of urogynecology. Specifically, research is showing that … Continue reading

Details on Botox treatment for bladder problems in our Lake Forest practice

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Botox treatment for bladder problems in our Lake Forest

Partners in Pelvic Health at North Shore Urogynecology offers a number of solutions for patients with bladder control problems. As much as possible, Dr. Gandhi prefers to provide non-surgical treatments based on a patient’s specific needs. For those who have tried anticholinergic medication without optimal results, Botox may be a potential treatment option. We understand that patients facing treatment for bladder problems in our Lake Forest, Woodstock, or Park City office feel more comfortable when they know what to expect. In order to determine the suitability of Botox for urinary incontinence, Dr. Gandhi will perform a comprehensive consultation and specific … Continue reading

Information for patients wondering, “What are the side effects of Botox for overactive bladder?” in our Woodstock office

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side effects of Botox for overactive bladder in our Woodstock office

Botox is a medication often most recognized for its cosmetic uses. This beneficial treatment actually has roots in the medical treatment of eye disorders. Since its development, this injectable medication has been found to have power to improve a number of issues far beyond unwanted lines and wrinkles. Many women who have heard that Botox can help reduce symptoms of overactive bladder ask, “What are the side effects of Botox treatment for bladder problems?” In our offices in Woodstock, Lake Forest, and Park City, we carefully explain all aspects of bladder control treatments to our patients. Here, we will discuss … Continue reading

Solutions for light bladder leakage are available for women in the Chicago suburbs and other IL cities

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Solutions for light bladder leakage

Bladder control problems are experienced by millions of women. Up to one-third of all women experience light bladder leakage at some point or another. This problem does not occur in a single stereotypical situation, but may affect a woman of any age for a variety of reasons. The way in which light bladder leakage occurs and why is different for each of our patients from the Chicago suburbs and other IL cities. While every woman is affected differently by light bladder leakage, there are certain triggers that have been identified as factors for an increased risk of this problem. These … Continue reading

Urogynecology practice in Park City, IL area offers information on Botox for overactive bladder

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Botox for overactive bladder

Botox is a neuromodulator that has been available for many decades and has been used in the past for both medical and cosmetic concerns. Most women who hear of Botox associate these injections with the treatment of folds and wrinkles on the face. However, this medication has also been FDA approved for many other indications, including treatment for overactive bladder. This is why many patients who visit a urogynecology practice in the Park City, IL area may be introduced to the idea of undergoing Botox injections for treatment. Botox works by reducing the muscle contractions that occur. It is injected … Continue reading

What you need to know about pelvic organ prolapse diagnosis and treatment

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Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment in Chicago IL

Whether you are experiencing pain in the lower abdomen or are noticing bowel or urinary changes, you must take time to speak to a professional for a thorough evaluation to look for common pelvic conditions like pelvic organ prolapse. This is just one of many conditions that affect females and can impact their quality of life. Let’s look at pelvic organ prolapse and discuss the diagnosis and treatment process with our Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology team in Chicago, Illinois. What is pelvic organ prolapse? Patients who are diagnosed with pelvic organ prolapse often have questions about this … Continue reading

Relieve pain, incontinence, and more: FAQs about specialty care for pelvic floor dysfunction

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Urogynecologist in Chicago IL Area

Any time the muscles or connective tissues of the pelvic floor become weak or are injured, a pelvic floor disorder (PID) may arise. Pelvic organ prolapse affects around 3% of women. This condition may be accompanied by other types of PIDs, such as urinary and fecal incontinence. Regardless of your specific needs, there is certain to be a solution to PID, courtesy of Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology in Chicago, Illinois. Our staff, under the direction of Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, a board-certified urogynecologist, is happy to respond to your inquiries regarding this category of conditions, which can cause … Continue reading

Put recurrent UTIs behind you for good! FAQs about effectively diagnosing and treating infections at the source

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Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Chicago IL Area

Burning. Persistent urge to urinate. Bladder and pelvic pain. These and other symptoms of a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) can be a source of considerable distress when they occur infrequently, let alone when they are recurrent or chronic. Fortunately, our urogynecologist at Partners in Pelvic Health in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Sanjay Gandhi, has the extensive and specialized expertise, as well as the most advanced diagnostics, to accurately detect the underlying source of your frequent UTIs, and to put this condition behind you once and for all. What is a UTI? UTIs are infections of the urinary system, so they may … Continue reading

A guide to options available for vaginal rejuvenation … feel your confident, healthy “best” again!

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Vaginal Tightening Procedure in Lake Forest IL Area

Natural changes over time or due to life events, such as vaginal childbirth, can lead to problems that affect everything from your ability to laugh and exercise without “leaks” to the satisfaction and pleasure you derive from sex.  Fortunately, Dr. Sanjay Gandhi of Partners in Pelvic Health in Lake Forest, Illinois, has the unique expertise and advanced technologies to safely and predictably resolve or improve problems with vaginal laxity.  Depending on the nature of your condition and the specific vulvovaginal structures that require reconstruction and tightening, Dr. Gandhi may recommend laser-assisted surgical techniques and procedures such as: Clitoral unhooding or hoodectomy to remove excess skin around … Continue reading

Trust our unique specialty expertise to treat urinary leakage effectively, often non-surgically

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Urine Leakage Treatment in Lake Forest IL Area

Women in Lake Forest, Illinois, and the greater Chicagoland area can benefit from the unique expertise of Dr. Sanjay Gandhi at Partners in Pelvic Health. Dr. Gandhi is among the few doctors to achieve board certification in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) from The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. You can trust his considerable knowledge and experience with both non-surgical and surgical treatment options for urine leakage. Urinary incontinence  If you have this condition characterized by urinary leakage, you are not alone. Millions of women suffer from urinary incontinence. We empathize; it can become a significant source of … Continue reading