Pathology and Pathological Disorders

Pediatric Urogynecology

Pediatric Urogynecology is associated with the female child pelvic medicine established field of urogynecology. An urogynecologist is the physician with the specialization who takes care for pelvic floor disorders in a blend of gynecology and reconstructive surgery. Pelvic floor disorders – such as prolapse or incontinence – involve the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves in the uterus, vagina, bladder and rectum which are observed in the children most likely. Although a primary care physician or general OB/GYN can address certain pelvic floor disorders, pediatric pelvic medicine specialist has the extra training necessary to administer appropriate treatment and improve a patient’s quality of life in case of girl child.