ADVERTISEMENT Female urology problems are common and highly treatable. At some point in their lives, most women will experience a urologic condition, such as overactive bladder and urinary Courtenay Moore, MD incontinence. “In most cases, a conservative approach is taken when treating common urological problems. Physical therapy, medication and other nonsurgical treatments are often effective,” says Courtenay Moore, MD, a board-certified urologist and female reconstructive surgeon with Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urologic & Kidney Institute. Dr. Moore sees patients at the Beachwood Family Health and Surgery Center. • Urgency incontinence: leakage of urine associated with a sudden and immediate need to get to a bathroom. This is also known as overactive bladder. Treatment options vary for both conditions, but can include exercises and therapy to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, medications and nonsurgical or surgical interventions. to childbirth, advancing age and obesity • Difficulty emptying the bladder or retaining urine “These common urologic problems can interfere with your daily life, so it’s important to seek appropriate care. The treatments for incontinence are highly effective and have been shown to significantly improve patients’ quality of life,” says Dr. Moore. To make an appointment with Courtenay Moore, MD, or another Cleveland Clinic urology specialist, please call 216.444.5600. Cleveland Clinic offers same-day appointments. Other common urologic problems: • Pelvic organ prolapse – a downward descent of female pelvic organs often attributed For Men Only: A Men’s Health and Wellness Event August 29 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. South Pointe Hospital, 20000 Harvard Rd. • Screenings include: Prostate (by appointment*), blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol • Assessments include: Stroke, skin cancer, sleep apnea • Wellness checks This event is free and open to men of all ages. Preregister and schedule prostate screenings* at clevelandclinic.org/formenonly or 216.444.7505. (*Prostate screening appointment confirmation required.) • Heart-healthy cooking demo – Chef Tony (Stonetown) • Fitness session – John Henry Creel (Mind & Body Fitness) • Ask the Doctor • Prizes Incontinence According to Dr. Moore, urinary incontinence is a very common condition affecting 30 percent of women. There are different types of incontinence. The two most common are: • Stress incontinence: leakage of urine with coughing, sneezing, laughing or exertion/exercise. Nationally ranked in all 10 specialties. The only Northeast Ohio children’s hospital ranked in every specialty. Same-day appointments clevelandclinicchildrens.org 216.444.KIDS August 2015 n Beachwood Buzz 25