WHAT IS GYN UROLOGY?

Urogynaecology is a sub specialty of Gynaecology. It covers services that provide assessment, investigations and treatment for women with urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder pain and pelvic floor injury after childbirth including faecal incontinence.

 
A urologist specializes in the management of all aspects of the female and male urinary tract, including incontinence, pelvic prolapse and urinary tract infections. A urogynecologist diagnoses and treats various conditions of a woman’s pelvic organs, including incontinence, pelvic prolapse and pelvic floor disorders.
 
A urologist specializes in the management of all aspects of the female and male urinary tract, including incontinence, pelvic prolapse and urinary tract infections. A urogynecologist diagnoses and treats various conditions of a woman’s pelvic organs, including incontinence, pelvic prolapse and pelvic floor disorders.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON UROLOGICAL PROBLEMS?

Urologic diseases or conditions include urinary tract infections, kidney stones, blad adder control problems, and prostate problems, among others. Some urologic conditions last only a short time, while others are long-lasting.

 

Urinary tract infection

The scenario: It’s the most common condition Gupta sees: painful, sometimes cloudy or foul-smelling urine, often accompanied by urgency, frequency, burning and pain with urination — and often occurring several times a year. But Gupta says women too frequently receive antibiotics for this issue without confirming a UTI (a practitioner might also miss an overlapping issue, such as overactive bladder). Worse, antibiotic resistance can develop if overprescribed.

The solution: Gupta helps women determine what might be causing a relapse. “Fluid intake is important, as is managing your bowels,” Gupta says. “Constipation can be a big contributor.” She also rules out anatomic problems that may be a factor. Research, Gupta adds, has shown the benefit of vaginal estrogen cream for postmenopausal women to alter their pH levels and promote healthy bacteria growth. der control problems, and prostate problems, among others. Some urologic conditions last only a short time, while others are long-lasting.