Northwestern Medicine
Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program
Leading-edge, transdisciplinary Clinical and surgical CareThe Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program (IPHP) provides a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive health care for women with pelvic floor disorders from a range of specialists, including urogynecologists, urologists, pelvic floor physical therapists and sexual counselors.
We are proud to offer a transdisciplinary approach in which specialists from different disciplines work jointly to develop innovative, integrated care plans that move beyond discipline-specific approaches to address common pelvic floor problems. |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Nationally recognized in Obstetrics & Gynecology |
about Pelvic Floor Disorders
At least one in four women report a negative impact on her quality of life from a pelvic floor disorder, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary tract symptoms or incontinence, and fecal incontinence.
Moreover, nearly one in five women will undergo surgery for a pelvic floor disorder with a 30 percent risk of needing repeat surgery. With the increased prevalence of pelvic floor disorders with aging, treatment for women with these disorders is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 40 years—from 28 million in 2010 to 43 million in 2050.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are among the first specialists recognized by the American Boards of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. They provide comprehensive clinical care and minimally invasive surgical treatments for:
Moreover, nearly one in five women will undergo surgery for a pelvic floor disorder with a 30 percent risk of needing repeat surgery. With the increased prevalence of pelvic floor disorders with aging, treatment for women with these disorders is expected to increase by 40 percent over the next 40 years—from 28 million in 2010 to 43 million in 2050.
Our internationally renowned faculty members are among the first specialists recognized by the American Boards of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology in Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. They provide comprehensive clinical care and minimally invasive surgical treatments for:
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Childbirth injury
- Complications from gynecologic surgery (fistulas)
- Congenital genitourinary disorders
Meet OUR TEAMThe Northwestern Medicine Women's Integrated Pelvic Health Program houses a transdisciplinary team of specialists, who provide customized, compassionate, full-service care for all women with pelvic floor disorders.
To schedule an appointment, call 312.694.PFDS (7337). |
About UsOur clinical care specialists and facilities offer state-of-the-art resources to ensure the highest quality evaluation and medical and surgical care to women with incontinence and prolapse.
Our surgeons are national leaders in minimally invasive pelvic reconstructive surgery (performing the first robotic reconstructive procedures in Chicago) and sacral nerve stimulation for urinary and fecal incontinence. To donate to our program, direct your gift to Northwestern Memorial Hospital and type "Pelvic Health Research" in the Other Designation section.
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Our Locations
For more information about our locations, please visit our Locations & Appointments page. To schedule an appointment, call 312.694.PFDS (7337).
Chicago
676 North St. Clair St. Suite 950 |
Lake Forest
1000 N. Westmoreland Rd. Pavilion B, 2nd Floor |
Mokena
21202 S. Owens Rd. Suite 300 |
Winfield
25 N. Winfield Rd. Suite 407 |