Female urology is the field of medicine that focuses on treating diseases in the urinary tract system of females. Any abnormal situation in the urinary system of a female, such as overactive bladder or pelvic organ prolapse, is treated by a female urologist who is a specialist and knows the female pelvic floor. Furthermore, female urology is known to treat urological conditions like UTIs, cystitis, kidney stones, kidney cancer, or bladder cancer.
What medical problems are created under female urology?
A female urologist treats the following conditions:
- Urinary incontinence
- Overactive bladder
- Pelvic prolapse
- Urinary tract infections
- Kidney stone
- Kidney cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Cystitis
Symptoms
Any abnormal sensation in the pelvic region is a sign to consult a female urologist specializing in the female urological problem. For example, if you feel any of the following symptoms in your pelvic region, you must see a urologist.
- Blood in the urine
- Abdominal or pelvic pain
- Frequent urinary tract infection
- Pain or burn while urinating
- An urge to urinate frequently
- Urinary leakage
Diagnostic procedures in female urology
If a female feels abnormal symptoms in her pelvic region, it is a sign of urinary incontinence. Thus, visiting a urologist would help diagnose and treat the disease as quickly as possible.
With technology advancements, diagnostic procedures in female neurology are no longer limited to the medical history for physical examinations. Instead, it involves ureteroscopy and urodynamics of the pelvic floor. It also includes the radiologic procedures to find the dysfunction in the urinary tract of females.
General urinary conditions in women
The urinary tract in women being much lower is exposed to infections and inflammation quicker than a man. The most common conditions experienced by women related to the urinary tract are urinary tract infections, urinary incontinence, urinary fistula, and many more.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): A bacterial infection causes UTI in the urinary tract that causes pain while urinating. It also increases an urge to urinate, pelvic cramps, or nausea. Two women in 5 develop a UTI during their lifetime, and they are ten times more likely to have a UTI than men. UTI can be easily treated with antibiotics, but they can develop into serious kidney infections if not treated on time.
Urinary Incontinence: Urinary incontinence is experienced when a woman loses bladder control. This happens because the structure of the female urinary tract is a bit low, and women also experience childbirth and menopause.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: This situation occurs when the muscles surrounding the vagina weakens. This can cause the pelvic organs to fall out of their normal position. Types of pelvic organ prolapse in females include vaginal prolapse or bladder prolapse. It is mainly seen in older women who have had children.
Overactive Bladder: An overactive bladder causes a frequent urge to urinate, inability to hold urine, and incomplete bladder emptying. This happens when pelvic floor muscles weaken in older females. It is also a symptom of a UTI.
Polycystic Kidney Disease: Polycystic kidney disease causes multiple cysts to grow in one or both kidneys. The cyst is non-cancerous but can damage kidneys.
Why Eternal Hospital?
At Eternal Hospital, we have a highly qualified and dedicated team of urologists who are always committed to providing the latest and most advanced medical care to all our patients. Being a trusted name in healthcare, we act compassionately while ensuring confidentiality to those who need it. We have set high standards in patient-centric premium care along with outstanding patient safety and exceptional maintenance in a timely manner. We adhere to the use of up to the minute innovations to offer state-of-the-art treatments to our patients with unparalleled results.