Urogynecology Services
 
Pacific Continence Center
A Gynecologic/Urologic Medical Group

Incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is an uncomfortable, embarrassing problem that
is far more common than most people realize.  An estimated 20% of people over 65 and large
numbers of younger people suffer from periodic or chronic incontinence.

But the good news is they don’t have to.

Thanks to modern diagnostic and treatment methods available at the Pacific Continence
Center, people who experience incontinence or other urinary problems can find successful
ways to cure or manage their disorders.

At the Pacific Continence Center, we offer the same comprehensive testing and treatments
found at a university or research medical center combined with the personal, caring services
of expert gynecologists and urologists.  This type of service is unavailable in most centers.
 
Helping Women with Bladder Problems- Diagnosis
Among the many sophisticated diagnostic procedures we use are computerized monitoring
devices to measure bladder pressure, urinary flow, and sphincter muscle strength. 
Called urodynamic testing, these tests are essentially painless and are conducted in
a comfortable, private, dignified atmosphere.

Once our team of experts carefully analyzes your condition, we take the time to fully explain
our findings to you and to your family.  Because our doctors also maintain full-service
urological and gynecological practices, we have a myriad of treatment modalities to offer. 
We make an individual treatment plan for each patient.

Conservative Treatment Philosophy
Often patients who thought surgery was their only hope can be shown effective
non-invasive cures for their urinary problems.  Our treatment philosophy is conservative
and we have successfully treated many of our patients using:

Surgical Treatments
When conservative methods of treatment are not satisfactory, we can offer several
surgical alternatives depending on the nature of the problem. Laparoscopic surgery and
other minimally invasive surgery for prolapse and incontinence are available. Vaginal or
abdominal surgery to repair weakened bladder, rectal or uterine supports are also available.
The TVT (Tension-free vaginal tape) procedure or injection of supportive materials (such
as collagen) outside the urethra are effective outpatient procedures for incontinence.