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Addressing health concerns that makes women squirm

Swedish Covenant Hospital and Galter LifeCenter are working together to help women overcome incontinence and pelvic pain

For many women, a weak bladder, pelvic pain or other pelvic conditions can be embarrassing and isolating problems — but they are also very com­mon. More than 25 million American women have experienced pelvic health issues, which can arise from many sources, including pregnancy, child­birth, injury, illness and the natural progression of menopause and aging.

Fortunately Galter LifeCenter and Swedish Covenant Hospital offer women in our com­munity a wide variety of treatments and therapies for pelvic health conditions. These ser­vices include:

  • Rehabilitation Services — Physical therapists can create an individualized pro­gram using a variety of techniques and therapies.
  • Biofeedback therapy — a real-time ultrasound that shows your muscle move­ments so you can learn to retrain them.
  • Hypno-therapy — cognitive therapy including hypnosis and deep breathing tech­niques used as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, medication or surgery.
  • Total Control  program—This six-week program is designed to promote blad­der control, better sleep and the active lifestyle you deserve and is ideal for wom­en postnatal to post menopausal. Total Control Platinum is another version of the program for those who have trouble getting up and down from the floor.

Dr. Shameem Abbasy, a urogynecologist at Swedish Covenant Hospital is a leader in her field, which combines gynecology and urology. She can help you address the full range of gynecologic and urogynecologic conditions, including:

  • Urinary incontinence
  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Pelvic pain
  • Complications related to menopause
  • Osteoporosis

Dr. Abbasy works with hospital staff and Galter LifeCenter experts to determine the ser­vices which will best address your individual needs, and guide you through the appropri­ate treatment plan.

Contact Dr. Abbasy for more information or  to make an appointment,
(773) 878-7787.
Contact Laura McDonagh for more information on the Total Control program, lmcdonagh@swedishcovenant.org or, ext. 3913.