Urogynecology and Sexual Dysfunction Treatment in Alexandria & Woodbridge
Potomac Urology has urogynecology specialists on-site ready to provide quality care for all our patients. Urogynecologist Alok Desai, MD and Sadia Iman, NP-C are available to treat urogynecological conditions. Dr. Desai has consistently been named a top doctor by Washingtonian Magazine and Northern Virginia Magazine and has extensive experience treating a number of urogynecological conditions. If you’re in need of a urogynecologist, contact Potomac Urology today to schedule an appointment in Woodbridge or Alexandria, VA.
What is a Urogynecologist?
A urogynecologist is a physician who specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor. It combines knowledge of both urology and gynecology to help diagnose and treat symptoms. Often, a urogynecologist works to restore the pelvic floor anatomy that has weakened.
How Does a Urogynecologist Differ from a Gynecologist?
Gynecologists specialize in the health of the female reproductive system. This includes the uterus, cervix, vagina, and ovaries.
Urologists specialize in diagnosing and treating urinary tract disorders for female and male patients, along with the male reproductive system. Urologists have specialty training in both conservative treatments and surgical management of the kidneys and urinary tract.
Urogynecologists specialize in treating women with complex benign pelvic conditions, including lower urinary tract and sexual health disorders. They are trained in the comprehensive management of pelvic floor conditions.
What is the Pelvic Floor?
The pelvic floor muscles are located between the tailbone and the pubic bone within the pelvis. They support the bowel and bladder.
In females, the pelvic floor muscles also support the uterus and the vagina. These muscular bands are called sphincters to encircle the urethra, vagina, and anus as they pass through the pelvic floor. If the pelvic floor muscles become weak, you may experience prolapse, where there is no longer enough support for the uterus. You may also experience incontinence or the loss of bladder control.
Urogynecology Services at Potomac Urology
Some of the urogynecological services we provide include:
Meet Our Urogynecology Team
Alok Desai, M.D.
Dr. Alok Desai grew up in Waynesburg, PA. He specializes in complex vaginal reconstruction, reoperations, and correction of mesh complications. He is the only urologist in Northern Virginia to be double board-certified in urology and urogynecology, and only one of two in the DC metro area.
Education
Fellowship
Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Voiding – Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein
New York City, New York
Urologic Residency
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein
New York City, New York
Medical School
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Undergraduate Studies
George Washington University
Washington, DC
Clinical Interests
Female urology, women’s health, overactive bladder, uterine/bladder prolapse
Sadia Iman, NP-C
Sadia Iman is a family nurse practitioner who joined Potomac Urology in September 2021, bringing years of urology and nursing experience to the practice. Sadia has a special interest in urogynecology, female sexual dysfunction, and pelvic pain. She, along with Dr. Alok Desai, leads the Division of Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine for Potomac Urology. Sadia earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia. Away from work, Sadia enjoys spending time with her husband and children and traveling.
When Should I Seek Help from a Urogynecologist?
If you have had uncomfortable symptoms with your pelvic floor, seek help from a urogynecologist. Often, you can talk about your medical history and any concerns you may have.
What may have become normal to you may not be normal to others. It is possible to live a life free from pain, discomfort, or other setbacks that you may experience.
Schedule a Urogynecology Consultation
To find out how the urogynecology team at Potomac Urology can help improve your life, contact us today to schedule an appointment in Alexandria or Woodbridge.