Candice Parkins, MSN, WHNP-BC
Macroplastique®
Macroplastique® is an injectable soft-tissue bulking agent for treating stress urinary incontinence primarily due to intrinsic sphincter deficiency, and vesicoureteral reflux. Macroplastique® is made up of two parts – the water-soluble gel (polyvinylpyrrolidone) that is absorbed and removed from the body in urine and the man-made, rubber-like, silicone elastomer implant material (cross-linked polydimethylsiloxane) that stays in place […]
Bulkamid®
Bulkamid® is a soft hydrogel, also known as a urethral bulking agent, that acts as a barrier to prevent urine leakage. Consisting of 97.5% water, the hydrogel is natural and safe for the body. Delivered to the urethral opening by injection, Bulkamid® provides additional volume to the urethra (the tube that carries urinary from the […]
Urethral Bulking
Urethral bulking involves the injection of a special material called a bulking agent. Your doctor can perform this minimally invasive procedure under local anesthesia in the office or an outpatient surgical center. The bulking agent helps build up the thickness of the urethral wall to support the bladder and form a tight seal to prevent […]
Urogynecology
What is a urogynecologist? A female pelvic medicine and reproductive surgeon (urogynecologist) is a sub-specialty surgeon who has been trained to care for women with pelvic floor disorders. The pelvic floor refers to the set of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that surround and provide support to the pelvic organs such as the bladder, uterus, vagina, […]
Kara M. Parker, DNP, WHNP
Katherine M. Oxford, D.P.T, O.C.S.
A. Rebecca Meekins, M.D.
Meghana Gowda, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Laura M. Broman, M.S., P.T., A.T.C.
Fecal Incontinence
What is Fecal Incontinence? Fecal leakage is the loss of liquid or solid stool. It can be socially devastating and is one of the leading reasons for nursing home placement. One study revealed that up to 80% of women who have fecal leakage will NOT mention it to their doctor. This is especially sad because […]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
What Is Pelvic Organ Prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse is commonly known as the weakening of the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor is a complex network of muscles and ligaments that support the organs that lie in the pelvis. These organs include the vagina, uterus, bladder, and rectum. Often pelvic organ prolapse is the result of weakening muscles and […]
