Richard Bercik, MD
Section Chief

Many people think incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse are uncommon problems that affect only a small number of elderly or disabled women; others assume incontinence is an inevitable part of growing older. But incontinence and prolapse, each of which affects about a third of all adult women, aren't normal conditions, and both are treatable.

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The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

The Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Yale University School of Medicine offers evaluation and treatment of:

• Urinary incontinence
• Fecal incontinence
• Pelvic organ prolapse (dropped organs)
• Interstitial cystitis (bladder wall inflammation)
• Urinary tract disorders
• Vulvar pain syndrome (vulvodynia)
• Sexual dysfunction resulting from incontinence and prolapse
• Postpartum Pelvic Rejuvenation

Treatments by our physicians

• Non-surgical treatments, such as biofeedback, functional electrical stimulation, behavioral modification therapy, and periurethral collagen injections.
• Surgical procedures such as suburethral sling, Burch colposuspension for appropriate patients with incontinence and/or prolapse.