Treatment for Stress Urinary Incontinence
and Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is the loss of urine that occurs during normal physical activities that put pressure or stress on the bladder, such as sneezing, coughing, laughing, and exercising. One-third of women over age 45, and about half of all women over the age of 65, have or experience stress urinary incontinence.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the pelvic floor muscles weaken, causing the pelvic organs to fall into the vagina. Women may experience pressure or feel a bulge near the opening of the vagina. POP is sometimes referred to as a "dropped bladder”, dropped uterus", "dropped vagina", or "dropped rectum”. POP occurs up to 50% of women over age 50.
What Is A Urogynecologist?
A urogynecologist is a surgeon specially trained to diagnose and treat women with pelvic floor disorders. Urogynecologists receive certification in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery (FPMRS) by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Board of Urology to affirm their expertise in this subspecialty.
About Dr. Mann
Dr. Peter C.C. Mann is board-certified in gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in robotic and non-robotic minimally invasive surgery, as well as non-surgical treatments, for pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, endometriosis, pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and fibroids.
Dr. Mann’s goal is to improve each patient’s daily life, delivering care at the intersection of scientific evidence, clinical judgement, and experience. He believes there is an art and science to the practice of medicine. He works closely with each woman he treats to understand her specific concerns and find a therapeutic solution that best fits her goals. Dr. Mann applies an evidence-based approach to his work, educating each patient about her condition and her treatment options.
