Urinary incontinence is a problem treated in our Northwestern Chicago practice
Urinary incontinence is a problematic condition for millions of women of various ages. A condition that is associated with both the urinary and the reproductive systems, urinary incontinence may occur in one of a few different forms. A common type of incontinence is the leakage of urine during times of exertion. This is called stress urinary incontinence. Leakage often occurs when a woman sneezes, coughs, laughs, jumps, or otherwise exerts some type of pressure on her bladder. Stress urinary incontinence may occur as the result of injury, surgery, medication use, or childbirth.
Incontinence can also be related to urgency and frequency and not being able to get to the bathroom quick enough. This could be caused by infection, diet, medications, or neurologic issues.
The risk of urine leakage from the bladder is associated with these and other factors. What research also points to as a risk factor is age or menopause. Whatever the underlying cause of urinary incontinence, it is important to us to let women of the Chicago area know that they do not have to live with the stress and discomfort of urinary incontinence. Our team has the training and experience that can improve your quality of life.
The treatment for bladder control problems is designed around the individual. Stress urinary incontinence is a condition that may be treated with lifestyle modifications such as the performance of Kegel exercises to improve muscle control or diet changes. Other types of incontinence, however, may need to be treated with specific medication or procedures. The good news is that by addressing a touchy subject, it is possible to attain improved confidence and activity level.
Of course it would be optimal to avoid having to discuss problems with bladder control. This is understandable. On the other hand, the lack of discussion about bladder control does not make the problem itself go away. Proper medical attention is a necessary part of rehabilitation for urinary incontinence. When this is obtained, your life can change dramatically. Picture attending movies, concerts, and more without feeling self conscious; imagine not feeling the need to know the location of the nearest restroom. As your expert gynecological team, we are here to help you find the best solution to urinary incontinence.
Our physicians, physician assistants, and nurses have years of experience addressing concerns such as urinary incontinence. Our consultation and exam process is thorough and friendly, a simple process by which we can accurately identify the factors that may be causing or exacerbating the issue at hand. Before treating bladder leakage with surgical treatments, we may suggest certain lifestyle changes. Depending on the severity of the problem, we may instead design treatment to include behavioral modifications or biofeedback in conjunction with therapeutic treatment. However if these are not successful, sometimes a minor surgery can be helpful.
You don’t have to live with the physical and psychological discomfort of urinary incontinence. Contact our office at .
Incontinence can also be related to urgency and frequency and not being able to get to the bathroom quick enough. This could be caused by infection, diet, medications, or neurologic issues.
The risk of urine leakage from the bladder is associated with these and other factors. What research also points to as a risk factor is age or menopause. Whatever the underlying cause of urinary incontinence, it is important to us to let women of the Chicago area know that they do not have to live with the stress and discomfort of urinary incontinence. Our team has the training and experience that can improve your quality of life.
The treatment for bladder control problems is designed around the individual. Stress urinary incontinence is a condition that may be treated with lifestyle modifications such as the performance of Kegel exercises to improve muscle control or diet changes. Other types of incontinence, however, may need to be treated with specific medication or procedures. The good news is that by addressing a touchy subject, it is possible to attain improved confidence and activity level.
Of course it would be optimal to avoid having to discuss problems with bladder control. This is understandable. On the other hand, the lack of discussion about bladder control does not make the problem itself go away. Proper medical attention is a necessary part of rehabilitation for urinary incontinence. When this is obtained, your life can change dramatically. Picture attending movies, concerts, and more without feeling self conscious; imagine not feeling the need to know the location of the nearest restroom. As your expert gynecological team, we are here to help you find the best solution to urinary incontinence.
Our physicians, physician assistants, and nurses have years of experience addressing concerns such as urinary incontinence. Our consultation and exam process is thorough and friendly, a simple process by which we can accurately identify the factors that may be causing or exacerbating the issue at hand. Before treating bladder leakage with surgical treatments, we may suggest certain lifestyle changes. Depending on the severity of the problem, we may instead design treatment to include behavioral modifications or biofeedback in conjunction with therapeutic treatment. However if these are not successful, sometimes a minor surgery can be helpful.
You don’t have to live with the physical and psychological discomfort of urinary incontinence. Contact our office at .
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Making use of advanced technology and staying on the cutting edge of women’s healthcare, our team of experts is dedicated to providing every woman who visits our office with the highest level of sensitive, specialized care. At our office in Chicago, you can receive exceptional obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) services from any one of our highly skilled doctors, including Stanley Friedell, MD; Abbie Roth, MD; Regina Belmonte, MD; Sharon Wise, MD; Julianne Morton, MD; Whitney Dunn, MD; Aleena Lakhanpal, MD ; and Margaret Kistner, MD. With their combined expertise, this team of board-certified doctors at Northwestern Women's Health Associates makes it possible for you to receive efficient, personalized care from the preeminent women’s hospital in the Midwest.Success Stories
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Jen Weitz
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"Wonderful experience with Dr. Julianne Morton @ NW Women's Associates. I've recommended her to countless girlfriends. Being a first time mom, I went through many physical symptoms and emotions that accompany pregnancy. She is extremely thorough, patient, and has wonderful bedside manner. I felt confident going into delivery with Dr. Morton taking the lead with my delivery. Wonderful practice!"
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Melissa P.
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"Dr. Morton is absolutely amazing. She cared for me throughout my first pregnancy and we found her to be kind and caring and straightforward - could not have asked for a better experience! Dr. Dunn ended up being on call during my delivery and she was great as well. I have always found the nurses and office staff to be friendly and on top of things - very happy with the practice!"
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Jeanne S.
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"I had to have a laproscopic hysterectomy done by Dr. Friedell and all went fabulously! They were very detailed in pre-op which made a lot of difference. I came out of surgery feeling great and post op I was back to work within two weeks. Everyone at the practice, at the hospital, at pre-op were incredible."
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Kelly C.
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"Dr.Julianne Morton is amazing! I was recommended by a friend when I moved to the Chicago area and was looking for an OB-GYN. I have seen her for two years in Chicago for my yearly exam. She is beyond kind and great at what she does. Dr.Morton makes you feel very comfortable and is such an incredible doctor! I have recommended her to all of my friends as well who need a new gyno/OB-GYN."
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Ashes M.
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"Dr. Morton is a really great doctor. She has an incredible bedside manner and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure to ask if you have any questions and will happily answer all of them with you. Would highly recommend!"
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Mengmeng L.
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"Dr. Friedell is amazing! He helped delivered my first baby and the whole process was super smooth and stress free. All the staff in the office are super friendly too. Highly recommend!"
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Anahita K.
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"Dr Freidell is extremely knowledgeable, thorough and really cares about his patients. He is very good at getting to the root of the problem, especially with overlapping symptoms. He guided me through all my options and their implications. I will highly recommend him and his team."
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Dana M.
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"I love Dr. Belmonte. I have been going to her since 2006! She rocks!!! She is straight to the point, I love that about her. When I leave her office after seeing her I always feel great, like a just left a good friends house or something!"
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Barbara A
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"I can not tell you how wonderful my experiences have been. Dr. Sharon Wise is my doctor and she is fantastic. She is straightforward and honest about treatments and procedures. I enjoy her sense of humor, and I found her bedside manner when delivering my son to be excellent. "
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