A urogynecologist is a medical professional who evaluates and treats disorders of the pelvic floor. According to Jupiter urogynecology expert Dr. Linda Kiley, of Urogynecology Specialists of the Palm Beaches, urogynecology is a field that is continuing to grow as more women with bladder and prolapse problems discover that their needs are not being met by gynecologists and urologists.
At her practice in Jupiter, FL, the urogynecology expert treats problems with women’s pelvic floors. She can help women who are suffering from a dropped uterus, dropped bladder, or dropped rectum. Although traditional gynecologists also treat these conditions, Dr. Kiley explains that a urogynecologist has generally spent more time training and preparing to treat these disorders—usually through additional fellowships and continuing education courses.
The field of urogynecology is rapidly evolving, and an abundance of new information is being discovered each year. Dr. Kiley says the field has continued to accelerate over the last few decades, thanks in part to improvements in medical technology and research.
The way that a physician would have treated a pelvic prolapse 20 years ago is very different from the way that an urogynecology specialist in Jupiter would treat the disorder today. Although some of the older treatments are still valid, many of them have been shown to not be as effective as the techniques that experts use now.
Recent studies and controversies surrounding the best course of treatment for these types of conditions have confirmed that women with pelvic prolapses and certain bladder conditions should consult with urogynecologists in addition to their primary medical providers. A urogynecologist is the expert when it comes to evaluating and treating these types of disorders, along with being aware of the most current information regarding the appropriate evaluation and treatment of these conditions.
Dr. Kiley is careful to point out that urologists now have the ability to do fellowships in urogynecology. When Dr. Kiley came through residency, there were not any of these types of fellowships. This meant that doctors in her generation had to pursue education on their own. However, physicians today can pursue special fellowships as a way to learn about the field of urogynecology and obtain the extra training necessary to treat conditions involving the female pelvic floor.
For more information on how a urogynecologist can help treat your particular condition, as well as general information on the field of urogynecology, women in Jupiter are encouraged to get in contact with the experts at Urogynecology Specialists of the Palm Beaches.