Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Disorders
One in two women will suffer from incontinence or prolapse at some point in her life, while one in four will undergo some type of treatment. While not a life-threatening condition, incontinence can certainly have a profoundly negative effect on a woman's life.
The UCSD Women's Pelvic Medicine Center is the region's first center designed exclusively for the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. Since the program's inception in 1998, hundreds of women with conditions such as incontinence and prolapse have found relief at UCSD.
Incontinence is one of the most common, yet least discussed, problems among women today. Fortunately, it can be cured or improved with a variety of simple treatments.
Learn about the causes and risk factors for incontinence
Read more about the conditions we treat
Find out about diagnostic strategies that help us pinpoint the exact cause of your problem
Explore your options, from rehabilitation to surgical reconstruction
San Diego's Pelvic Floor Experts
The center is staffed by three UCSD physicians:
- Michael Albo, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Urology
- Charles Nager, M.D., Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Emily Lukacz, M.D., Assistant Clinical Professor of Reproductive Medicine
All three physicians are board certified and have advanced fellowship training in female pelvic floor disorders, including incontinence.
These physicians have combined their expertise to provide patients with a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of this condition.