Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. Leaking urine is a common problem for women, and it can happen to anyone but is more common with age. For some, symptoms are so severe that they significantly restrict their activities to avoid embarrassing accidents. Most bladder control problems happen when muscles are too weak or […]
Surgical treatment of urinary incontinence (Sling)
One of the most effective treatment for stress incontinence (leakage of urine with coughing, sneezing, exercise, or sex) is a surgical sling placement procedure. At Selah, we perform this minimally-invasive procedure often, placing a supportive fabric mesh to support the bladder opening through a small incision in the vagina. To learn more about Stress Urinary […]
Hysteroscopy
Abnormal bleeding or structural causes of infertility can be evaluated and treated via hysteroscopy. This involves a short procedure in which the cervix is dilated so that a fiberoptic camera can be introduced into the uterus to directly visualize and treat any abnormalities. This is used to find and treat the causes of post-menopausal bleeding, […]
Surgical diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain
There are many reasons that a woman may experience persistent pelvic pain. Sometimes the reason cannot be easily distinguished from exams, imaging, or lab work. This can lead to frustration, disappointment, and ineffective treatment plans. When conservative treatment has failed, we recommend a minimally invasive surgery using a laparoscopic camera to investigate the cause by […]
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
Many women are candidates to undergo minimally invasive surgery when they need hysterectomy. This involves making small button-hole incisions through which to insert laparoscopy camera and micro-instruments to complete the procedure, rather than a large open incision. This approach decreases blood loss, surgical risk, and recovery times. At Selah, our surgeons are well-trained and experienced […]
Postpartum depression
It is currently estimated that 11 to 20% of women who give birth in the US each year have postpartum depression symptoms. These include anxiety, panic symptoms, irritability, depression, fear, and repeatedly going over thoughts. It may also include other physical symptoms, such as fatigue, loss of appetite, weight gain, weight loss, and insomnia. These […]