Duke provides expert evaluation and treatment from a team of specialists from both gynecology and urology, in a comfortable and friendly environment.

This service treats all problems women may have related to their bladder or female organs. Specific conditions treated include:

• Urinary incontinence
• Voiding difficulties
• Vaginal/pelvic organ prolapse
• Vesicovaginal/rectovaginal fistula
• Recurrent urinary infection
• Fecal incontinence
• Abnormalities of the urethra such as diverticulum

There are many different ways to manage each of these problems, and they should not be considered an automatic part of growing older nor as being uncorrectable.

At Duke, our physicians provide you with diagnostic and therapeutic options tailored to your needs. After consulting with one of our physicians, you will be able make an informed decision regarding your care plan.

Your basic evaluation may include:

• Pelvic examination
• Laboratory studies, including basic urine tests

Depending on your symptoms, your exam may also include studies such as:

• Urodynamics
• Cystoscopy
• Defecography
• Pelvic MRI
• Anal sphincter EMG or ultrasound

Read a description of these and other tests.

Upon review of the results of your evaluation we may recommend treatments including:

• Behavioral therapy
• Estrogen therapy
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Surgery

Appointments

To schedule an appointment, call 919-684-2471. For a referral or more information, call 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853).

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Amundsen, Cindy L.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Urogynecology
• Visco, Anthony G.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Urogynecology
• Weidner, Alison C.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Urogynecology
• Wu, Jennifer M.
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology / Urogynecology

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke OB/GYN
  Duke Clinic 1J, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke OB/GYN Consultants
  2406 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27607
• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
• Duke Urology
  Duke Clinic 1G, 200 Trent Drive, Durham, NC 27710