More Gynecology Treatment Instructions
Vaginal Wall Prolapse
Duke offers newer approaches and techniques for treatment of vaginal wall prolapse that have dramatically improved the outcome for women with these problems. Treatments include non surgical/conservation treatments as well as surgery
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Urinary Incontinence Treatments
The treatment recommended for urinary incontinence will depend on the type of incontinence as well as the severity of the problem. Treatments may include behavioral therapy, medications or estrogen, minimally invasive surgery, or traditional surgery.
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Fecal Incontinence Treatments
Duke offers comprehensive treatment for fecal incontinence, including dietary adjustments, pelvic floor exercises, and surgery.
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Treatments for Difficulty with Bladder Emptying
Patients at Duke have several options for treatments for difficulty with bladder emptying, including surgery, sacral nerve stimulation, or self catherization.
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Urogynecology: Preparing for Surgery
Information about urogynecology surgery, including locations, preop instructions and postop instructions.
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Urogynecology Tests
Below are summaries of some of the tests used in the evaluation of urinary and fecal incontinence, problems with bladder emptying, and/or pelvic prolapse.
08/23/2007
MRI-Guided Focused Ultrasound
To treat uterine fibroids, Duke offers non-invasive MRI-focused ultrasound -- a promising technique that is less invasive than traditional treatments such as hysterectomy and myomectomy.
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Published: 08/23/2007Updated: 08/23/2007
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