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Innovative Options for Treating Urinary Dysfunction

For millions of Americans, urinary problems are something they often feel uncomfortable talking about. Urinary dysfunction causes bothersome symptoms such as frequent trips to the bathroom (both daytime and nighttime) and unpredictable wetting accidents. Untreated, urinary dysfunction can cause rashes, sores, and skin and urinary tract infections. What's more, it can disrupt an active lifestyle. The good news is that these symptoms may be caused by a treatable bladder condition. You may be able to do something about your bladder problems after all.

The doctors at the Triangle Bladder Center have extensive experience in treating these bladder symptoms. We can help you choose from the best and latest treatment options to better manage or even cure this condition.

What causes urinary problems?
Voiding dysfunction encompasses a number of urinary problems that range from urinating too frequently to leaking urine to not being able to urinate at all. These problems occur in either sex at any age, and the causes are numerous, such as:

• Weak bladder or pelvic muscles
• Overactive bladder muscles
• For women, thinning and drying of the skin in the vagina or urethra, especially after menopause
• For men, enlarged prostate gland or prostate surgery
• Damage to nerves that control the bladder from diseases such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease
• Diseases such as arthritis that can make walking painful and slow
• Certain medicines
• Urinary tract infection

The doctors at Triangle Bladder Center can help determine the exact cause and best treatment options for your bladder disorder.

Treatment options to fit your needs
We offer a wide range of treatment options, depending on your type of bladder control problem and what best fits your lifestyle:

• Behavioral techniques, such as bladder training, pelvic floor muscle exercise, fluid and diet management
• Medications (which are often used in conjunction with behavioral techniques)

If these treatments are not effective, the doctors at Triangle Bladder Center may offer several surgical options to fix problems that cause urinary incontinence. Our state-of-the-art operating rooms are fully equipped for a variety of surgical procedures.

Expert care from an experienced physician

Our board-certified physician has extensive experience in helping patients better manage or even eliminate their bothersome urinary symptoms:

:: Gina M. Rooker, MD, Director, Triangle Bladder Center

Dr. Rooker received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Her surgical and urological residencies were completed at the University of Oklahoma Department of Urology. She also completed a fellowship at the University of Missouri in Kansas City. She is certified by the American Board of Urology.

Office Location & Hours

The Triangle Bladder Center is conveniently located on Pittsburgh's North Side with ample parking on site. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In cases of emergency, our phones will be answered 24 hours a day. For your added convenience, we accept most forms of insurance.



Don't suffer in silence another day. Call the Triangle Bladder Center for a consultation and take control of your urinary problems.

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