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Getting up to use the bathroom several times a night? Having pelvic pain?If you live north of Pittsburgh, we’ve got good news. You don’t have to drive all the way into the city to have these conditions treated.What Is Urogynecology?Urogynecology\u00a0combines two specialties \u2014\u00a0urology\u00a0and\u00a0gynecology. Its focus is on problems of the pelvic floor, often caused by weakness or stretching of the pelvic floor muscles. Typical conditions are\u00a0leaking urine, pelvic pain, vaginal bulge, and urinary tract infections.\u201cUnlike typical urology practices, we only see women,” says\u00a0Megan Bradley, MD,\u00a0a provider at the\u00a0UPMC Magee-Womens Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health. \u201cWe can offer individualized care for a range of\u00a0pelvic floor\u00a0issues. It’s a nice balance between the specialties.”Who Can Benefit From Urogynecology Care?People may think of pelvic floor problems like incontinence as a \u201cproblem of aging,” but that’s not always the case, Dr. Bradley says.\u201cWe see women in all phases of adulthood, and we even treat teens,” she says.Many women have urine leakage and pelvic pain after childbirth. Others experience problems as they age. No matter what your age or life experience is, you should get checked out if you sense something isn’t right.\u201cWe want to normalize that it’s okay to seek care,” Dr. Bradley says. \u201cYou shouldn’t think ‘Oh, leaking urine is just part of having kids,’ or ‘My mom had it, so I have it, too.’\u201cThere’s no shame in coming in early if you have these issues,” she adds. \u201cMany women we see have had symptoms for years and think it’s just something they have to deal with.”Conditions We TreatProviders at the Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health treat women for various conditions, including:Emptying disorders\u00a0\u2014 difficulty urinating or moving bowels.Fecal incontinence\u00a0\u2014 loss of bowel control or leakage of feces.Fistulas \u2014\u00a0abnormal holes between the vagina and rectum, urethra, or bladder.Pain disorders \u2014\u00a0discomfort of the pelvis, bladder, and\/or urethra.Pelvic organ prolapse\u00a0\u2014 when the uterus, bladder, or rectum descend or push into the vagina. It’s sometimes called a \u201cdropped” uterus, bladder, or rectum.Stress incontinence (SI)\u2014 urinary leaks from coughing, laughing, or sneezing. Many women who’ve been through childbirth suffer from SI caused by a weakened pelvic floor.Urge incontinence\u00a0\u2014 also called overactive bladder, it’s a frequent, urgent \u201cgotta go” feeling.Urinary tract infections \u2014\u00a0common infections of the bladder and urinary tract.Services We OfferThe clinic boasts a wide range of diagnostic services and in-office procedures. Some of them are:BOTOX\u00ae for bladder leaks\u00a0\u2014 in-office BOTOX\u00ae treatments often can calm an overactive bladder.Cystometry\u00a0\u2014 measures how much urine your bladder can hold.Cystoscopy\u00a0\u2014 a procedure to view the inside of your bladder.Urodynamic studies\u00a0\u2014 tests that show how well the bladder works. They can also indicate where leakages or blockages are.If you have a condition that requires surgery, our providers operate in the north at UPMC Passavant-McCandless and\u00a0UPMC Passavant-Cranberry.Our Expert ProvidersOur providers are part of UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services, a large, well-established provider of women’s health care in Pittsburgh. They include:Mary F. Ackenbom, MD, MScAmanda Artsen, MD.Michael Bonidie MD.Megan Bradley, MD.Jocelyn Fitzgerald, MD.Lauren Giugale, MD.Stephanie Glass-Clark, MD.Gnankang Sarah Napoe, MD.Halina M. Zyczynski, MD.A Women’s Health Clinic, Closer to HomeUPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services\u00a0opened a Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health at\u00a0UPMC Passavant-McCandless. \u201cIt’s a full-service clinic for bladder and pelvic floor problems,” says Dr. Bradley. \u201cWe offer complete clinical evaluations, diagnostics, and treatment under one roof.”The center features large, modern offices, easy access, and ample free parking.Dr. Bradley is excited about the expansion services for those who live or work in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. That includes women in northern Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler counties.It is the only clinic in the area dedicated to\u00a0urogynecology.\u201cWe already had a presence in the area with UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services in Cranberry,” she says. \u201cThe McCandless office will allow even more access to care for women in the northern Pittsburgh suburbs. We have multiple providers here Monday to Friday.”The opening of this center is a continuation of UPMC’s commitment to advanced women’s health care in the north, which has included expanding care and services at both UPMC Passavant campuses, the\u00a0UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex,\u00a0UPMC Outpatient Center in Hampton, and in\u00a0Butler.The Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health is located on the first floor of UPMC Passavant-McCandless at 9100 Babcock Blvd.The Center for Bladder and Pelvic Health also has clinics in the following locations.Bethel Park.Butler.Clarion.Delmont.Ebensburg.Erie.Franklin.Hermitage.Irwin.McKeesport.Meadville.Natrona Heights.Oakland (UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital).Somerset.To make an appointment at the clinic, call\u00a0412-641-7850\u00a0or\u00a0schedule online.Editor's Note: This article was originally published on February 8, 2022, and was last reviewed on July 13, 2023."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2022","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"02","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/\/02\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Urogynecology Center Serving Northern Pittsburgh Suburbs","item":"https:\/\/share-dev.upmc.com\/2022\/02\/new-urogynecology-center-serving-northern-pittsburgh-suburbs\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]