A common non-surgical treatment for urinary incontinence near Crystal Lake can restore your confidence

Posted By Dr. Gandhi
A common non-surgical treatment for urinary incontinence

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

Why Kegel exercises may be ineffective for incontinence and how your Crystal Lake specialist can help

Posted By Dr. Gandhi
Why Kegel exercises may be ineffective for incontinence

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 age … Continue reading


Sanjay Gandhi, M.D.

Sanjay Gandhi, M.D.
Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology

Conditions affecting the female pelvis are the focus at Partners in Pelvic Health North Shore Urogynecology. We provide effective solutions for these problems from our offices at Park City, Woodstock, and Lake Forest in Illinois.

Our team is headed by Sanjay Gandhi, MD, Urogynecologist. Dr. Gandhi’s specialized education included a residency in gynecology and obstetrics at Northwestern University and a three-year urogynecology fellowship. He is among a few in the country to pass the first examination in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery (URPS) of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He also teaches healthcare students.