Archive for the ‘Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery & Urogynecology’ Category
Both the incidence and prevalence of urinary and bladder conditions are predicted to increase worldwide between 2008 and 2018
Monday, October 3rd, 2011 Tags: Dr. Mathews, stress incontinence, urge incontinence, urgency
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Prolapse. What is it and what can be done. What is a Cystocele, Rectocele, Prolapse of Uterus, Prolapse of Vagina, Stress Urinary Incontinence. Treatment Options
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 Tags: doctors, Dr. Mathews, Fallen Baldder, Incontinence, medical, minimally invasive, Prolapse, Prolapse Bladder, Prolapse Uterus, stress urinary incontinence, symptoms, urinary bladder, Vagina, What is it, women
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AAGL Recommends Vaginal or Laparoscopic Approach for Hysterectomies The American Academy of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) recommends minimally invasive surgical approaches such as vaginal hysterectomy (VH) and laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) for benign uterine disease, according to a position statement published online November 7 in the Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. “When procedures are required to treat… Read More
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 Tags: Abdominal, AH, disease, Dr. Mathews, Hysterectomy, Laparoscopic, LH, right, Route, Vaginal, VH
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A growing body of evidence suggests that genes figure significantly in the risk for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), researchers said here at the American Urogynecologic Society 31st Annual Scientific Meeting. In the first genome-wide association analysis for POP, Peggy Norton, MD, from the University of Utah School of Medicine in Salt Lake City, presented evidence… Read More
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 Tags: American Urogynecologic Society, Annual Scientific Meeting, Annual Scientific Meeting Abstract, cancer, Dr. Mathews, Genetic, GWAS, Peggy Norton, pelvic organ prolapse, Plano Urogynecolgy Associates, POP, SNP, women
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Botox injections may be best known for smoothing facial lines, but they may also help soothe an overactive bladder, a small study shows. UK researchers found that among 34 patients with stubborn overactive bladder symptoms, those treated with Botox showed improvements in symptoms and quality of life that lasted up to six months. The findings,… Read More
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 Tags: Allergan Ltd, Arun Sahai, Botox, botulinum toxin, Dr. Mathews, Incontinence, kyle mathews, overactive bladder, overactive bladder symptoms, Plano Urogynecology Associates, symptoms, women
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A lot has changed since I wrote the first Confident Choices IC diet book! In 2009, a collaboration among IC diet experts in the United States created the first standardized IC Diet Food List based on the first scientific validation of food affecting IC patients. We also know more about how stress affects IC, and… Read More
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 Tags: Diet, Dr. Mathews, FAQ, IC, interstitial cystitis, kyle mathews, new, Plano Urogynecology Associates, symptoms, treatments, United States, US
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Problems with anal incontinence following childbirth may linger long after childbirth and hurt women’s quality of life and ability to care for their child, a new study finds.
Monday, October 11th, 2010 Tags: Childbirth, Cleveland Clinic Bowel Incontinence, Dr. Mathews, frisco, Incontinence, Jennifer Warner, kyle mathews, new, Obstetrics Gynecology, plano, Plano Urogynecology Associates Problems, Postpartum Incontinence Affects Quality, symptoms, United States, women
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It may not be how much weight a woman gains during pregnancy, but how much she loses afterward, that affects her risk of urinary incontinence after childbirth, a new study suggests.
Friday, September 17th, 2010 Tags: Dr. Mahtews, frisco, Incontinence, linked, new, pelvic floor, plano, Plano Urogynecology Associates It, Pregnancy, problem, Reuters Health, Stian Langeland Wesnes, weight gain, weight loss, woman, women
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Urgency Incontinence, caused by urgency and frequency affects over 33 million Americans. That’s about 1 in every 6 adults. The condition is often treated by Behavioral Modification / Training or Medications. A recent study in the Journal of Urology found that adding behavioral training to drug therapy does not improve outcomes for women with urge incontinence.
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 Tags: behavior changes, different, effects, frequency, Incontinence, kyle mathews, pelvic floor, Plano Urogynecology Associates, urge incontinence, urgency, Urgency incontinence, women
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Once the diagnosis of IC / PBS has been made, education of the patient is critical. Early diagnosis is especially important in patients. Those that have had IC for less than 2.5 years respond to treatment 75 to 80% of the time, and may be symptom free for years.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 Tags: benefit, estrogen, FDA, free, frequency, frequent urination, IC, interstitial cystitis, Neurontin Gabapentin, painful bladder, symptoms, Treatment Options, urgency
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