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Division of Urology

Female Pelvic Health - Pelvic Floor Disorders

UMMC's Urology Program ranked as one of the nation's 50 best by U.S. News & World Report's 2011 "Best Hospitals" survey.

Click Here to View the Results of the Largest Study Comparing Two Surgical Procedures for Stress-Related Urinary Incontinence.


The pelvic floor is a combination of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue that support the pelvic organs - the bladder, vagina, uterus, and rectum. When the pelvic floor becomes weakened by factors such as childbirth or aging, pelvic floor disorders can develop. These disorders can result in loss of urine, prolapse (feeling a vaginal bulge), or difficulty passing urine or stool. Dr. Leslie Rickey of the University of Maryland Division of Urology uses the most advanced technologies and treatments available to assure comprehensive and integrated care for these pelvic floor disorders.

Dr. Rickey provides consultation and treatments for a wide range of pelvic floor conditions including:


For more information, call the University Physicians Consultation and Referral Service at 1-800-492-5538 (patients) or 1-800-373-4111 (physicians).