Female incontinence and other pelvic floor disorders are extremely common; still, many women might not seek treatment because they are embarrassed or assume they just have to live with these problems. Many new, highly effective, non-surgical or minimally invasive options are offered at The Kirklin Clinic^® at Acton Road, making treatment options more convenient and available closer to home.

About 50 percent of all women are likely to have some urinary incontinence in their lifetime and about 10 percent of women will have surgery for prolapse, which is a bulging of the bladder or vagina that is often caused by pregnancy or childbirth.

The Kirklin Clinic^® at Acton Road has nationally renowned urogynecology specialists who can help each woman find the right solution for her. Many non-surgical treatments, including medications, injections and behavioral therapies, are available at the Acton Road Clinic. Those patients who choose surgery can often go home the same day and expect speedier recoveries thanks to ground-breaking techniques developed right here at UAB.

To learn more about the urogynecology services available at The Kirklin Clinic^® at Acton Road or to schedule an appointment, call UAB HealthFinder at (205) 934-9999 or 1-800-UAB-8816.