Urogynecology is a subspecialty within urology and gynecology that focuses on disorders of the female pelvic floor. Urogynecologists are specifically trained to treat pelvic floor disorders, including urinary or fecal incontinence, constipation or pelvic organ prolapse (displacement of the uterus and/or vagina).
Prolapse and incontinence frequently occur together and both conditions may result from damage to the pelvic floor after the delivery of a baby. Other factors may include heavy lifting, chronic coughing, severe constipation, and obesity.
