Understanding Your Treatment Options

Your Guide to Bladder Care and Treatment

It can feel uncomfortable to talk about bladder leaks, pelvic pressure, or symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse – but you’re not alone. Pelvic floor conditions affect one quarter of women each year in the United States and can impact bladder, bowel, and pelvic health, as well as overall quality of life.

Every day, our team helps women manage a wide range of pelvic floor conditions, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, and other pelvic health concerns. We are dedicated to finding the right solution for you and committed to guiding you through every step of your care. Our team will help you understand your condition, explore available treatment options, and create a personalized plan designed to support your long-term health and well-being.

The next step? Download our treatment guide to learn more about:

• Conditions we treat, such as: urinary incontinence, including stress urinary incontinence and urge urinary incontinence; overactive bladder; leaky bladder; underactive bladder; and other pelvic floor disorders, such as recurrent urinary tract or bladder infections (bacterial cystitis, pyelonephritis); kidney infections; kidney stones; vaginal prolapse; or bladder prolapse.
• Treatment options, including pelvic floor therapy (physical therapy for your bladder), bladder training, incontinence pessaries, medication, injections, and in some cases, surgery.
• The importance of being cared for by a subspecialized, board-certified doctor. Our specialists are certified in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), so you can trust you’ll be receiving expert care.
• Next steps for receiving care for your bladder-related symptoms at Vanderbilt Health.

Working together, your Vanderbilt Health care team will evaluate and counsel you. They will explain nonsurgical treatment options and, if necessary, surgical recommendations for treating pelvic floor disorders. They work with your primary care doctor and specialists to be sure you receive comprehensive care for your unique needs.

You may need a referral to schedule with our bladder care team. For a referral, contact your care team or schedule an appointment with our Women’s Health team.