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Female Urology Specialist

Urologists located in Pasadena, CA

Female Urology services offered in Pasadena, CA

Women are often surprised to learn that urologists have extensive training and experience in female urology. The board-certified urologists at Pasadena Urological Medical Group have worked with many women, diagnosing and treating problems such as urinary incontinence, urinary tract infections, and kidney and bladder cancer. They provide compassionate care for every type of urinary tract problem. To schedule an appointment, call the office in Pasadena, California, or book online today.

Female Urology Q&A

What is female urology?

Urology is known for specializing in men’s reproductive health. Since women have gynecologists who don’t treat problems involving the male reproductive system, they often believe that urologists don’t treat women.

But urology deals with problems affecting the urinary tract in women and men. Women can visit Pasadena Urological Medical Group for any problems affecting their kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

What health conditions does female urology include?

Pasadena Urological Medical Group treats a wide variety of female-focused urological conditions, including:

  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Overactive bladder
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Interstitial cystitis (painful bladder)
  • Kidney stones
  • Bladder stones
  • Bladder cancer
  • Kidney cancer
  • Urethral cancer
  • Pelvic organ prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the pelvic floor muscles weaken. These muscles hold your bladder, rectum, uterus, and vagina in place. When the muscles weaken, they let an organ fall out of its usual position.

What symptoms indicate a female urology problem?

Many symptoms associated with female urology problems involve difficulty urinating. But with such a wide range of conditions, you can experience a wide range of symptoms. Some of the most common symptoms include:

  • Uncontrollable urine leakage
  • Frequent urination
  • Strong urge to urinate
  • Pain or burning when urinating
  • Needing to urinate during the night
  • Urinating a small amount (not emptying your bladder)
  • Strong-smelling urine
  • Pink or dark-colored urine
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Lower back pain
  • Chronic pelvic pain
  • Sharp pain in the side and back
  • Pain that comes in waves

If your symptoms don’t improve in a few days or get worse, it’s time to schedule an evaluation at Pasadena Urological Medical Group.

How are female urology problems diagnosed and treated?

Pasadena Urological Medical Group offers a vast array of in-office diagnostic testing, from ultrasound to urodynamic studies. After identifying the cause of your symptoms, they personalize your urology treatment to meet your unique needs.

These are just a few examples of treatments the team often uses:

  • Behavioral modifications
  • Pelvic floor exercises
  • Medication management
  • Bladder training
  • Botox® injections
  • InterStim®
  • Urethral bulking injections
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Robotic surgery

Pasadena Urological Medical Group performs too many different types of open and minimally invasive surgeries to give you a full list. Their expertise includes all aspects of urology care, from repairing the pelvic floor muscles to removing cancers and bladder reconstruction.

If you have any questions about your symptoms and whether you should schedule a female urology appointment, call the office or book an appointment online today.