What is a Urogynecologist?
A Urogynecologist (also known as Urogynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon) is a physician who has completed 4 years of residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and then further completed a fellowship in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. Currently, the fellowship length is 3 years. Urogynecologists evaluate and treat women with a multitude of pelvic problems, including: urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, urinary retention, pelvic organ prolapse, uterine disorders, voiding dysfunction, bladder pain and sexual dysfunction.
