Bladder Problems in Women: Treatment in NYC

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151.   Each year, our experienced and board-certified urologists successfully help hundreds of men and women with difficult to treat urinary problems including the urge to pee, bladder control problems, frequent UTI and blood in urine. 

Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Your Urinary Problems

At New York Urology Specialists, we treat urinary problems in women of all ages. 

Treatment of Bladder Discomfort and Pain in Women in New York City

The urinary bladder is located in the lower abdomen adjacent to the uterus in women. Urinary bladder stores urine. Bladder discomfort in women is a common complaint treated by urologists at New York Urology Specialists.

Causes of Bladder Pain

There are many causes of discomfort and pain in the urinary bladder in women. The most common causes of bladder pain are urinary tract infections (UTIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) which include Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma. Overactive bladder and incomplete bladder emptying may also cause bladder discomfort. Large fibroids are another cause of pelvic pain, which is often described as bladder discomfort. Kidney stones that have traveled down to the lower ureter can cause pain in the bladder and pelvic pain. Interstitial cystitis (chronic inflammation of the bladder) is a known cause of bladder pain. Rarely, bladder cancer can cause symptoms of pain in the urinary bladder.

Diagnostic Tests for Bladder Pain and Discomfort

Most causes of bladder pain and discomfort can be diagnosed in our office. Urine tests, including urinalysis and urine culture, can help identify infectious organisms causing urinary tract infections and sexually transmitted diseases.

Pelvic ultrasound, including bladder prevoid and postvoid ultrasound, can help determine the health of the bladder, check if the bladder empties completely, and visualize stones or masses in the bladder as well as an enlarged uterus.

Cystoscopy and urodynamic studies may be necessary for some women to establish a cause of bladder discomfort and pelvic pain.

Treatment of Bladder Discomfort and Pelvic Pain

For most women, the diagnosis and treatment is fairly straightforward and can be established within the first few visits. For patients who have UTIs or sexually transmitted diseases, appropriate antibiotics are prescribed. It is important to remember that antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin) have serious side effects and are not typically prescribed as a first-line treatment of UTIs and STDs in women.

For patients with overactive bladder, anticholinergic medications such as Vesicare and oxybutynin can provide rapid relief. However, in patients with persistent symptoms, the use of these medications long-term is not advisable as they are associated with worsening executive functions and memory problems in older women. Typically, alternative treatment options, which include Myrbetriq, tibial neuromodulation, and Botox injections in the bladder, are effective in treating women with overactive bladder.

In women with interstitial cystitis causing bladder discomfort, an FDA-approved oral medication called Elmiron may be prescribed, but this drug takes several months to become effective. Other treatments for interstitial cystitis are available to relieve symptoms of pain and discomfort in the bladder area. It is important to remember that interstitial cystitis is a fairly rare condition. It is more likely that your pain is not a result of interstitial cystitis. 

Procedures such as bladder instillation and bladder distention or techniques like TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) may relieve bladder pain in some women. Medications and physical therapy may also be useful for some women with pelvic pain.  Surgery for bladder pain is usually the last resort if other treatments do not work.

Each patient is individually evaluated and a diagnosis is made. A custom treatment plan is made that takes into consideration a patient’s preferences and lifestyle considerations.  We use scientifically-proven methods to treat urinary problems in men and women.   

Our experienced urologists use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment including video cystoscopy, multi-channel urodynamics testing, and high-resolution ultrasound.

Treatment Options for Urinary Problems Offered at New York Urology Specialists

• Intravesical therapy for frequent UTI
• Botox for Overactive bladder (OAB) and frequent urination
• Tibial neuromodulation
• Medical therapy: Myrbetriq, Vesicare, Oxybutynin
• Surgical Treatment: Urethral slings, ureteral stenting,  ureteroscopy with laser lithotripsy, ESWL, TURBT, litholapaxy for bladder stones, bladder diverticulectomy

Bladder Health for Women.

More than 60% of women experience a urinary problem at some point in their life. 

Most common urinary problems in women include frequent UTI, urge to pee, and urinary incontinence.  Kidney stones and blood in the urine are also common urological problems that affect women.

We offer state of the art treatment for urinary problems in women in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. We treat frequent urination, bladder pain, frequent urinary tract infections, and urinary leakage or urinary incontinence in women of all ages.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

Our offices are located in Midtown Manhattan close to the Times Square, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Columbus Circle, and the United Nations headquarters.  We are within walking distance to Columbus Circle and easily accessible by public transportation including buses, trains, LIRR from Penn Station.

 Why Choose New York Urology Specialists for Treatment of Your Urinary Problems?

• All treatment is performed by a Board-certified urologist experienced in treating women with symptoms of frequent urination, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence and bladder pain using medical therapy, minimally invasive therapies, lasers, and open surgery.
• We are one of the few practices in the region to offer a full range of options for treatment of urinary problems in men and women
• We offer treatment options for overactive bladder, UTI and urinary incontinence in our office which avoids the risks, costs, and recovery from general anesthesia.  
• Extensive Experience: Hundreds of men and wo men have been treated successfully using medical therapy, Botox for overactive bladder, Interstim for frequent urination and tibial neuromodulation.

When it comes to experience and innovation – New York Urology Specialists are a step ahead.  Better Science Means Better Care.  We specialize in minimally invasive highly effective treatment for symptoms of bladder pain, urethral burning, pelvic discomfort, incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency, and urgency. Many treatment procedures are performed in the convenience and privacy of office settings under local anesthesia.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

Medicare and major insurances accepted.  We offer affordable rates and financing options.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

We offer affordable, highest-quality urology care with or without insurance.   Find out our office hours or directions to our office. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation or if you need a second opinion, please contact us or call: 646-663-4151

Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a board-certified urologist in NYC who specializes in treating men and women with urinary problems including frequent urination, difficulty emptying the bladder, urinary urgency and incontinence.