Do You Suffer from Incontinence, Constipation or Bladder Issues? You know the symptoms: leaking when you sneeze, cough or laugh. Maybe you often experience a frequent, sudden urge to use the bathroom.  While may know these symptoms, you may not know that they have a name: pelvic floor disorder. And, nearly 24 percent of American women are affected. It's treatable. Inova’s team of pelvic floor specialists are uniquely trained to treat women with an array of pelvic floor disorders – getting them back to living full, active lives. What Is Pelvic Floor?

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Endometriosis is a common, troublesome condition among women of child-bearing age that can cause bleeding, pain and discomfort and even lead to infertility.  Women with endometriosis develop tissue outside of the uterus that looks and acts like the endometrial lining. This misplaced tissue responds to the hormonal changes of a woman's monthly menstrual cycle, resulting in internal bleeding. This causes surrounding tissue to become inflamed or swollen. It can also cause scar tissue, chronic pain, and heavy periods. Endometriosis is a main cause of infertility in women.

Gynecologic Oncology Christina M Annunziata, MD Specialty: Medical Oncology Close description about Inova Medical Group members Board-certified specialties granted by an ABMS Member Board. Learn more about board certification.

Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Inova Women's Services work together seamlessly to provide a comprehensive treatment program for women with cervical, endometrial, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancer. The most common treatments for reproductive cancers are surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. More aggressive treatment may include a combination. Treatment is available at all Inova locations. All treatment plans depend on the individual woman's type, location and extent of the cancer.

Menorrhagia, or heavy bleeding, was once a condition treated by hysterectomy. Today Inova Health System hospitals offer advanced treatment options that are far less invasive. The use of a hysteroscope and endometrial ablation are two possibilities. If polyps are the cause of bleeding, a hysteroscope, or tiny tube with a light, can be inserted into the uterine cavity to view and allow for their removal.  Endometrial ablation is another very effective, minimally invasive approach to treat heavy bleeding. A small device is inserted into your uterus and expanded to touch all the uterine surfaces.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Treatments at Inova Gone are the days when a woman must have a total hysterectomy to treat a gynecologic problem. Today, Inova hospitals have many less-invasive treatment options for conditions ranging from fibroids and heavy bleeding to some gynecologic cancers. Even if your condition is best treated by a hysterectomy, newer techniques and sophisticated equipment mean less discomfort and a quicker recovery.

Hysterectomy, which involves removal of the uterus and sometimes the ovaries, is still the most appropriate treatment for some women's gynecologic problems. Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy May Be the Right Choice for You For some women, a less invasive hysterectomy is a viable option over traditional surgery. Using laparoscopic techniques or robotic surgery such as our da Vinci Robotic System, surgeons remove the uterus with far smaller incisions. This minimally invasive technique results in less blood loss, fewer complications and a quicker recovery.

Inova's Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Program provides sensitive, family-centered reproductive healthcare to girls of all ages. Our multidisciplinary program is one of only a few in the country dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of conditions ranging from irregular periods and pelvic pain to complex congenital issues. We work closely with families to develop a care plan that meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.

Treating Vaginal Anomalies Vaginal agenesis is rare, occurring only once in every 3,000 females. Diagnosis of Vaginal Agenesis Expand Content Females with this condition are usually diagnosed in their early teens. Patients with vaginal agenesis: Experience puberty and develop secondary sexual characteristics – breasts, body hair, hymenal tissue, etc.