Women visit the physician experts at Ohio State for the care of genitourinary conditions (related to the reproductive or urinary system) that are often associated with an area of the body called “the pelvic floor.”
The pelvic floor is composed of the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue and nerves that help support and control the bladder, uterus, vagina and rectum. The pelvic floor can be damaged by childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery.
Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery is a subspecialty of Urology that focuses on the surgical and non-surgical treatment of pelvic floor disorders.
Physician Expertise
Irene Crescenze, MD, provides expert care for women. Dr. Crescenze specializes in female urinary and fecal incontinence; voiding dysfunction including frequency, urgency, pain and urinary retention, hematuria; medical and surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse; repair of complex genitourinary defects, such as urethral diverticuli and fistulas; and birthing-related injuries.
Women's Urology Conditions
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Incontinence Urine leaking, often when coughing, sneezing, changing positions or lifting a heavy object. Incontinence is frequently the result of childbirth, but it can also be related to menopause, constipation, obesity or excessive coughing.
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Overactive Bladder (Urge or Stress Incontinence) The need to urinate frequently. This condition occurs 20 times more often in women than in men. It can result from childbirth or high-impact physical activities.
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Painful Bladder Syndrome This condition is marked by short-lived or extended bladder pain, while urinating or during daily activities.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse This condition is marked by a gradual drop of the uterus or vaginal wall from its normal position. The vaginal wall or uterus may protrude out of the body through the vagina.
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) This is a common condition that is caused by bacterial growth in the bladder. Diaphragm use can increase the risk of UTI as can kidney stones, infrequent urination and not drinking enough water.
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