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Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital
Dee Fenner, MD, is the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Bates Professor of Diseases of Women and Children at the University of Michigan. She holds a joint appointment as Professor of Urology. As a Missouri native, she attended undergraduate and medical school at the University of Missouri – Columbia. She completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan followed by a fellowship in Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery and Urogynecology at the Mayo Clinic-Scottsdale.In 2001, Dr. Fenner returned to the University of Michigan where she continues her work in female pelvic floor dysfunction and medical education. She is nationally recognized as an expert in defecation disorders, surgical education, and reconstructive surgery.She is the past President of the Association of Professors of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Urogynecologic Society. As Director of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Board for the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Board of Urology, she was instrumental in obtaining official recognition of the Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery from the American Board of Medical Subspecialties.Dr. Fenner has received numerous awards for her contributions as a physician surgeon, educator, and leader. Most notably, in 2011 she was awarded the “Continence Champion” by the National Association for Continence, and in 2014 she was given the Sarah Goddard Award by the University of Michigan for leadership in the advancement of women. In 2015 she was recognized with the Life Time Achievement Award by the American Urogynecologic Society and in 2017 she received the prestigious Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, Dr. Fenner was recognized for her leadership in the advancement of women in academic medicine with the 2019 Rudi Ansbacher Leadership Award for Support of Women in Healthcare. Dr. Fenner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Uterine Prolapse, Rectocele, Urinary Incontinence, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Fenner is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surg.
Capital Region Urology - Executive Park
Brian Murray is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Murray is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Orchiectomy. Dr. Murray is board certified in American Board Of Urology Subspecialty, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery , American Board Of Urology Subspecialty, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Female Pelvic Medicine And Reconstructive Surgery , American Board Of Urology Subspecialty, Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery , and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Murray is currently accepting new patients.
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Holly Richter is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Richter is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Hysterectomy.
Summary: Transanal irrigation (TAI) is a method used to empty stools from the recto-sigmoid and colon (from the descending colon to the transverse colon). It is recommended for treating evacuation disorders (bowel movements) or continence issues (fecal incontinence). It is a second-line treatment, offered after the failure of hygienic-dietary rules, perineal physiotherapy, and conventional drug treatments ...
Summary: Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) is an exercise approach designed to improve the strength, endurance, power, relaxation, or coordination of the pelvic floor muscles. It is recommended as a first-line treatment for urinary incontinence (stress, urge, mixed), pelvic organ prolapse, and fecal incontinence. Evidence also suggests its potential to enhance sexual function in both men and women. To te...

