The owner of Siloam Springs Women’s Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Dr. Chad Hill has practiced medicine for nearly 20 years, and serves as Siloam Springs Regional Hospital’s Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN). At the women’s center, which has operated since 1998, Dr. Chad Hill and his staff offer a variety of services, including the treatment of urogynecological issues.
An OB/GYN subspecialty, urogynecology deals with disorders affecting the pelvic floor, such as urinary incontinence or prolapsed uterus. Most urogynecology issues are caused by childbirth, aging, or a combination of the two.
Uterine prolapse can occur when the muscles of the pelvic floor are unable to support the uterus. This weakening of the muscles may be due to gravity, reduced estrogen, or damage to the muscles during pregnancy. Depending on the seriousness of the condition, patients may not need treatment, or could require surgery, or the insertion of a vaginal pessary.
Women who develop a prolapsed uterus may experience urine leakage or retention, difficulty with bowel movements, and a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis. If not addressed, serious instances can lead to ulcers, or the prolapse of other organs within the pelvis, such as the bladder or rectum.
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