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Physicians treating - pelvic health
Raymond T. Foster, MD
 
 
Urogynecology ...  
This relatively new field of medicine changes rapidly with the introduction of new technologies that improve patient outcomes and patient lives.

As a woman, you have unique healthcare needs that deserve specialized care. You may be susceptible to problems that are embarrassing or uncomfortable such as incontinence, bladder problems, bowel problems, pelvic pain and pelvic support problems. Any one of these problems can dramatically affect your quality life and lead to frustration and discouragement. These problems do not occur in isolation and in combination are not always easy to diagnose and treat.

Many women believe that these disorders are part of aging and must be accepted as part of life. That is not true. There are effective, durable treatments for these disorders and women do not need to live with them provided they seek help from medical professionals who understand the complex nature of these disorders.
 
   

 
   
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