Women’s Health
Articles from Well Balanced Healthcare in Gainesville on pelvic floor disorders, bladder control, prolapse and hormone therapy for women.
Cystocele vs. Rectocele: Understanding the Difference
A cystocele happens when the bladder drops from its normal position and presses into the front wall of the vagina. A rectocele happens when the rectum bulges into the back wall of the vagina. Both are common types of pelvic organ prolapse, and both are treatable,...
Hormone Pellet Therapy with BioTE: How It Works and Who It Helps
Hormone pellet therapy places tiny pellets of bioidentical estradiol or testosterone under the skin, usually near the upper hip, during a short office visit. Each pellet dissolves slowly, releasing hormones gradually for roughly three to six months, so there are no...
What Does a Urogynecologist Do? A Gainesville Specialist Explains
A urogynecologist is a physician who specializes in pelvic floor disorders in women, including bladder leakage, pelvic organ prolapse, and recurrent urinary tract infections. They are board certified to provide specialty treatment for pelvic floor disorders. This may...
Overactive Bladder Treatment Options in Gainesville
If you plan your day around the nearest restroom, or you wake up several times a night to go, you are not alone, and you are not stuck with it. Overactive bladder is one of the most common reasons women and men come to see us, and there is more we can do about it than...