Affecting nearly 13 million adult Americans, incontinence is a widespread health concern. Despite its prevalence many individuals are often too embarrassed to seek treatment.
Carroll Hospital Center’s Continence & Pelvic Health Program provides an open, supportive environment where patients can feel comfortable discussing their pelvic health concerns. Most conditions can be cured completely or easily managed through symptom control.
Conditions treated:
• Constipation
• Emptying disorders
• Fibroids
• Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
• Overactive bladder
• Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP)
• Urinary and fecal incontinence
Treatment options
The program gives patients access to an expert a team of urologists, colorectal surgeons and gynecologists who administer the very latest therapies and technologies, including:
• Bladder retraining
• Dietary changes
• Exercise/rehabilitation of the pelvic floor muscles
• Medication
• Surgery
• Urinary control products
Physician consultations, support programs and patient educational resources are also available.
Helpful Information and Resources
The Women’s Place Resource Center Library contains a variety of books and brochures on continence and pelvic health topics. The library also features multimedia stations with Internet access and software programs highlighting current diagnostic and treatment information. The library is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
To learn more…
Carroll Hospital Center’s Continence & Pelvic Health Program treats male and female patients of all ages. For more information or to make an appointment (physician’s referral required), call Health Access at 410-871-7000.