Care for Your Pelvic & Urinary Health
Bladder and pelvic concerns can be uncomfortable and hard to talk about. At HM Medical you will find caring, private evaluation and conservative treatment for recurrent UTIs, overactive bladder, incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and interstitial cystitis.
WHAT WE OFFER
Relief for Bladder and Pelvic Concerns
Many pelvic and urinary conditions are common and treatable. We start with a careful evaluation and favor conservative treatments that fit your life.
Chronic Urinary Tract Infections
Finding out why infections keep coming back, and treating them effectively.
Overactive Bladder
Treatment for sudden urgency, frequent urination and nighttime trips to the bathroom.
Urinary Incontinence
Conservative management of leaking with coughing, laughing, exercise or urgency.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Conservative management when the pelvic organs drop or bulge into the vagina.
Interstitial Cystitis
Diagnosis and management of chronic bladder pain and pressure.
Comfort & Confidence
Compassionate care for concerns affecting your pelvic and urinary health.
Signs You May Benefit From Care
You do not have to live with bladder or pelvic symptoms. If any of these sound familiar, we can help.
Urgency & Frequency
A sudden, hard-to-ignore need to urinate, or going far more often than you would like.
Leaking
Leaking when you cough, laugh or exercise, or before you can reach the bathroom.
Pelvic Pressure or a Bulge
A feeling of heaviness, pressure or a bulge in the vagina.
Burning & Pain
Burning with urination, repeated infections, or ongoing bladder or pelvic pain.
- YOUR CARE PLAN
From Evaluation to Relief
We take your concerns seriously and work one step at a time. Here is what care usually looks like.
1. Your Story
We listen to your symptoms, how they affect your day and what you have already tried.
2. Your Exam
A gentle, private pelvic exam to understand what is going on.
3. Testing
Urine tests and, when helpful, further bladder or pelvic evaluation.
4. Your Diagnosis
We explain what we find and what it means, in plain language.
5. Conservative Treatment
We favor non-surgical options first — such as pelvic floor exercises, bladder training, lifestyle changes, medication or a supportive device.
6. Follow-Up
We check your progress and adjust your plan until you feel better.
EVERYDAY STRATEGIES
Simple Steps That Can Help
Many bladder and pelvic problems improve with changes you can start at home, alongside medical care.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Strengthening the muscles that support your bladder and pelvic organs can reduce leaking and pressure.
Bladder Habits
Bladder training and timed bathroom visits can help you regain control.
Fluids & Diet
Staying hydrated while limiting bladder irritants — for many people, caffeine, carbonated drinks and alcohol — can ease urgency.
Supportive Devices
For some women with prolapse or leakage, a pessary — a small supportive device — can bring relief without surgery.
Care for Every Stage of Life
Personalized support from pregnancy through postpartum care.
WHEN TO CALL
When to Call Us
Call our office promptly if you have any of the following. For a medical emergency, call 911.
- Blood in your urine
- Burning with urination along with fever, chills, or back or side pain
- Trouble emptying your bladder, or being unable to urinate
- Sudden, severe pelvic or lower abdominal pain
- A new bulge or pressure that is painful or growing
Pelvic & Urinary Health Questions
Answers to common questions about bladder and pelvic care at HM Medical.
Is leaking urine normal?
It is common, especially after childbirth and with age, but it is not something you simply have to accept. Many women improve with treatment, and most first-line options are non-surgical.
Why do I keep getting urinary tract infections?
Recurrent infections can have several causes. We look for contributing factors and discuss prevention and treatment so you can break the cycle.
What is overactive bladder?
Overactive bladder causes a sudden, strong urge to urinate, often with frequent trips to the bathroom and sometimes leaking. Bladder training, lifestyle changes and medication can help.
What is pelvic organ prolapse?
Prolapse happens when the muscles and tissues that support the pelvic organs weaken, so the bladder, uterus or rectum drops into the vagina. We begin with conservative management and talk with you about other options if needed.
What is interstitial cystitis?
Interstitial cystitis is a chronic condition that causes bladder pain, pressure and frequent urination without an infection. We diagnose it and work with you on managing your symptoms.
Will I need surgery?
Not necessarily. Our approach emphasizes conservative management first, and we will talk with you about other options if they could help.
Is it embarrassing to talk about?
Not here. We hear about these concerns every day, and you can speak with us openly and privately.
What should I bring to my visit?
A list of your medications, any previous test results and, if you can, a few days of notes on how often you urinate and any leaking. Please also bring your photo ID and insurance card.
Ready for Relief?
Schedule a visit to talk about your symptoms — we will help you find a plan that works for you.