Dr. Alyssa Gracely of Chesapeake Urology brings a patient-directed approach to care that is uniquely tailored to help women live life to its fullest
Dr. Alyssa Gracely, a urogynecologist at Chesapeake Urology, is on a mission to help women understand that pelvic health issues such as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are not a normal part of aging.She says that many women believe urinary leakage or pelvic pain are conditions they have to live with. Dr. Gracely wants women to understand that pelvic health conditions, while common as women get older, do not need to interfere with quality of life. “There are many treatment options available for pelvic health conditions, from lifestyle changes and physical therapy to minimally invasive surgical options that offer long-term symptom relief,” she said.
Dr. Gracely’s patient-directed approach to care is one of the hallmarks of her practice at Chesapeake Urology’sSalisbury and Berlin offices. “There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment,” she said. “My approach is to have a thoughtful conversation with each patient to understand their symptoms. This includes how other health conditions and lifestyle factors may impact symptoms. Women shouldn’t have to feel embarrassed about talking openly about things like urine leakage. We work together to create a treatment plan that fits the patient’s lifestyle.”
“Women no longer need to suffer in silence with urinary leakage or pelvic pain that limits activity. New therapies are proving to be highly effective for managing and treating the life-altering symptoms of pelvic health conditions, helping more women reclaim their active lifestyles.”
Urogynecologist vs. Gynecologist: What’s the Difference?
Dr. Gracely is a fellowship-trained urogynecologist, which is a highly skilled surgeon with expertise in female reconstructive surgery. A urogynecologist specializes in concerns such as urinary incontinence, including overactive bladder and stress incontinence, complications from prior mesh placement, pelvic organ prolapse (vaginal bulge due to loss of support of the pelvic organs), and other bladder and urethral problems, such as difficulty urinating, urethral diverticula, or urethral strictures. Urogynecologists are an additional resource for conditions that are beyond the scope of routine gynecology or urology.
“Women no longer need to suffer in silence with urinary leakage or pelvic pain that limits activity. New therapies are proving to be highly effective for managing and treating the life-altering symptoms of pelvic health conditions, helping more women reclaim their active lifestyles.”CS
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