Urology care for women: bladder or kidney concerns?
Women see our urologists for many of the same reasons men do, and bladder concerns can feel hard to bring up. We listen first and keep things private.
Which concerns do we help women with?
Leaking with a cough, laugh or workout, or urges that will not wait (overactive bladder).
Bladder infections (UTIs) that return again and again.
Blood in the urine.
Kidney stones and side or back pain.
Pelvic pressure or a feeling of bulging.
What does a visit involve?
We talk through your symptoms, run a urine test and may suggest a bladder diary or a quick ultrasound. Many visits end with a first-step plan you can start at home.
What are the treatment options?
Depending on the cause, options include pelvic floor therapy, bladder training, medicines, bladder Botox, nerve stimulation and minimally invasive procedures.
Where will you be seen?
Advanced Urology Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center
On Crown Pointe Way, women are seen by our urologists and physician assistants, who handle leaks, urgency, repeat infections, blood in the urine and stones every week. If you would feel more at ease with a particular provider, tell the scheduler when you call.
How should you get ready?
Track drinks, restroom visits and leaks for a couple of days in a notebook or phone
Pack your medicine list plus copies of past urine cultures
Write down when infections happened and which antibiotics you took
Arrive able to give a urine sample if you can
When should you call sooner?
Gwinnett women should phone soon for visible blood, infections that bounce back after antibiotics, or side pain arriving in waves. Fever plus back pain, or no urine at all, means an emergency room tonight.
What do women ask us?
Is leaking after having babies just something to live with?
No. It is common, but it is treatable, and pelvic floor therapy is often the first step.
Must my primary doctor send me?
Usually not for Crown Pointe Way. A few plans insist on a referral, so glance at your policy or let our schedulers look into it.
Will the exam be uncomfortable?
Most visits involve talking and a urine test. If an exam is needed, we explain it first and you can ask us to stop at any time.
How do I book a visit?
Call 678-344-8900 or book online. Crown Pointe Way schedulers will look for a slot around work and family.