Urogynecology Clinic

Alberta Health Services - Edmonton Zone

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Description
Diagnoses and treats problems related to pelvic organ prolapse and leaking urine or stool (incontinence). Treats new mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears.

Services offered include the following:

  • Education - Most new patients are required to view 5 basic modules online and attend a group Zoom class. Additional supplementary modules and handouts are available
  • Conservative / Behavioral Therapy - The nurses and physiotherapists see women for assessment and behavioural treatment for the above disorders, which require patient involvement and commitment to modification of activities and lifestyle
  • Pessary Fitting - Clinic nurses assess and fit women for vaginal pessaries, devices that assist with prolapse and incontinence issues
  • Medical Intervention - When appropriate, medications may be prescribed that reduce symptoms in women
  • Surgical Intervention - The clinic urogynecologists will provide surgical interventions for women with prolapse and stress incontinence issues
  • Physiotherapy - Clinic physiotherapists provide education, assessment and treatment for complex clinic patients. Direct referrals for physiotherapy are NOT accepted
  • Urodynamic Testing & Cystoscopy - These specialized tests are done to provide diagnostic information, when required
  • Perineal Tears - New mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears. Treatment includes education, exercise class and physiotherapy

The team includes nurses, physiotherapists and physicians with a focus on patient-centered care, based on patient education. Patients may be seen by various team members during their treatment at the clinic. As this is a tertiary care specialty clinic, patients can expect to be discharged back to their referring provider. Our goal is to improve quality of life.


Key Provider: dietitians, doctors, health care aides, nurses, nurse practitioners (NPs), pharmacists, physiotherapists (PTs), social workers
Eligibility
Yes, Women with problems related to leaking urine or stool (incontinence). New mothers with 3rd & 4th degree perineal tears.
Application Process
Service Access: Professional Referral Required, Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.
Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

An estimated wait time will be provided at the time of appointment booking.


Telephone
780-735-5290
Fax
780-735-5896
Languages
Interpreter/Translation services
Fees
Fee: Yes,

Fees may apply and include some cost recovery for products such as pessaries.




Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: N/A
Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Elevators and washrooms
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
April 23, 2024
Address
10240 Kingsway Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB, T5H 3V9

This facility provides a range of healthcare services for women. There's no emergency department at this facility.


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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Tue
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Wed
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Thu
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Fri
08:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Hours may vary.