Division of Urology

Female Pelvic Health - Pelvic Floor Disorders

Dr. Leslie Rickey with a patient.

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:

Urinary Incontinence
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (also called a cystocele, rectocele, or enterocele)
Fistula
Urinary Retention
Urethral Masses, such as urethral diverticulum
Birth Injuries to the Pelvic Floor

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