What is Urogynecology?
At Susquehanna Ob-Gyn & Nurse Midwifery of Advantia, we understand that discussing personal health issues can be challenging. Our urogynecology services in Bel Air and Havre de Grace, MD, provide compassionate care for women experiencing pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.
Why Choose a Urogynecologist?
Urogynecologists are specialists dedicated to addressing pelvic floor disorders. They undergo extensive training, including a four-year residency in obstetrics and gynecology, followed by three years of fellowship training in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. This expertise enables them to offer comprehensive care and support to women facing these delicate health concerns.
What Types of Conditions Do Urogynecologists Treat?
Urogynecologic issues can significantly impact daily activities and quality of life, potentially leading to social isolation for affected individuals. Common symptoms encompass urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, vaginal bulging, pain during intercourse, and discomfort during urination.
Urogynecologists treat a range of conditions, such as:
- Stress urinary incontinence: Urine leakage during physical activities like laughing, coughing, running, or lifting.
- Urge urinary incontinence: The inability to control urine long enough to reach the restroom.
- Overactive bladder: Sudden and hard-to-defer urges to urinate, often accompanied by frequent urination or nocturia.
- Pelvic organ prolapse: The descent of pelvic organs, including the bladder, uterus, cervix, vagina, and rectum.
- Pelvic pain
- Recurring urinary tract infections
About Dr. Peter O’Hare
Dr. Peter O’Hare, from Northern New Jersey, is a devoted family man focusing on urogynecologic and benign gynecologic issues. Offering a range of treatments, including minimally invasive surgeries, behavioral interventions, and advanced procedures for interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, and pelvic floor disorders.
With a background in surgical procedures, he emphasizes patient education and individualized treatment plans. At MedStar Medical Group, he directed the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery division and was recognized as a Top Doc while contributing to surgical training and education at George Washington University School of Medicine.