At New Jersey Urology (NJU), we know that female care is a unique and delicate process. Our team of urologists has years of experience in tending to the sensitive needs of the female anatomy.
Whether you’re living with pelvic prolapse, urinary incontinence or a painful bladder, we are committed to offering superior comprehensive care for female patients of all ages and activity levels.
Bladder & Urinary Care
Like many conditions that affect the urologic system, female bladder issues can be a sensitive subject. As a result, women wait an average of 6.5 years from the first time they experience symptoms until they obtain a diagnosis for bladder control problem(s) such as:
Stone Disease Care
Stones in the urologic system are fairly common and occur when mineral deposits or mineral and acid salts crystallize and form deposits that may result in a blockage. In fact, according to the American Urologic Association, urinary stone prevalence is estimated at three percent in all individuals, and it affects up to 12 percent of the population during their lifetime. The stones can be found in the in the bladder, kidneys or urinary tract.
Pelvic Floor Conditions
At NJU, we have specialty-trained urogynecologists and urologists on staff that specialize in treating conditions including:
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction refers to an issue during any phase of the sexual response cycle that keeps patients from enjoying a sexual experience. This cycle has four phases: excitement, plateau, orgasm and resolution.
Problems during any of the phases can result in:
Cancer Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer takes the lives of over a quarter of a million women in the U.S. each year. The key to the best possible outcome for urologic cancer is early detection with the help of a urologist. The urologist will create a customized treatment plan for each individual’s needs, which may include referral to a specialized cancer treatment center. Urologic cancers include: