Pelvic Medicine

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UAB Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Division of Women's Pelvic and Reconstructive Surgery

Providing advanced medical and surgical treatments for complicated and complex gynecology including the treatment of pelvic floor disorders and incontinence

If you experience leaking of urine or difficulty controlling your bowels, you aren’t alone. Half of all women are likely to experience some incontinence in their lifetime, and about 10% will have surgery for incontinence and/or prolapse—a bulging of the bladder or vagina often caused by weakened muscles from pregnancy or childbirth. Fortunately, most incontinence problems can be successfully treated. Women will find revolutionary new options available today, many of which were researched and developed right here at UAB.
The specialists of the UAB Women's Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery division provide professional and sensitive care for women with incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. Care is provided at the UAB Continence Center at The Kirklin Clinic. Our patients are provided a variety of highly effective, non-surgical approaches, including medications, behavioral therapies, and support devices. For those who need surgery, the latest, minimally invasive techniques usually allow women to go home the same day and recover quickly.