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Common Female Urology Problems
 
  Common Female Urology Problems

1. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
2. Vaginitis
3. Vulvitis
4. Voiding Dysfunction
5. Urinary Incontinence
6. Pelvic Prolapse
7. Injuries to the Urinary Tract
8. Interstitial Cystitis
9. Urethritis
10. AIDS
11. Pregnancy and the Urinary Tract
12. Urethral Diverticulum

Women experience some of the same urologic diseases as do men, albeit with different incidence and prevalence. However, with the exception of Voiding Dysfunction, the evaluation and management of the above diseases are similar for both men and women.  

As a result of clinical and technological advances of the last 20 years, we are more knowledgeable and better equipped to diagnose and treat disorders of the lower urinary tract in females.  This new subspecialty of female urology will continue to expand and reach new horizons in the 21st Century.  A new area of research in female urology is sexual dysfunction.  With various treatments, research and studies prevailing, urologist are able to treat not only men, but women and even children.  Urologist specializes in diseases of the urinary organs in females and the urinary tract and sex organs in males.  Many women experience problems of their urinary organs and have painful side effects and need treatment too.  Do not be intimidated at  all. Our caring urologist at Carolina Urology will treat you, and make you feel welcome.  No matter your age or gender.