Answers for the problem millions of women have–but few will talk about
Darl Bickel
LEFT: The recipient of numerous honors and scholarships, Lonny S. Green, M.D., Director of the Virginia Women’s Continence Center, was also included in Richmond Magazine’s “Top Doctors” in 2006, ’08 and ’09.
RIGHT: Cheryl LeCroy, Clinical Coordinator of the Virginia Women’s Continence Center. “Cheryl’s interest in women’s health has earned her all sorts of accolades,” pointed out Dr. Green. “She’s greatly in demand as a speaker at national health organizations.”
Published: November 8, 2009
“I’ve had many years of experience working with women of all ages,” said warm and friendly Dr. Lonny S. Green, Director of the Virginia Women’s Continence Center, “and the problem of incontinence is so common. Most women live with it when they don’t have to. We can help you.”
Cheryl LeCroy, M.S.N., R.N., the Clinical Coordinator at the Continence Center, agreed. “It’s amazing how widespread urinary incontinence is, yet women are so embarrassed to mention it—even to friends and family. It is one of the last taboos around.”
Affecting between an estimated 14 and 21 million women, urinary incontinence often starts early. “One out of four women between ages 30 and 59 will experience some form of this—and over 59, the number rises to 50 percent,” LeCroy continued. “That’s a lot of women suffering needlessly.”
Part of the renowned Virginia Women’s Center, founded 40 years ago to focus on total health care for women in Central Virginia, the Continence Center offers the same high level of compassionate care tailored on an individual basis.
“Incontinence is a problem with a variety of symptoms—including urinary frequency and urgency or the sudden leakage of urine when coughing, sneezing, playing sports—or simply laughing,” said LeCroy. “We believe there are many different treatment options available besides just wearing pads.”
Dr. Green agreed. “We offer a full gamut of effective treatment options for all the different forms of incontinence,” he explained from the Center’s conveniently located West End office. “First we’ll do a careful evaluation to identify the cause, and then we’ll design a treatment plan. This could include exercises, changes in diet or other behavioral changes. Or it could include medication therapy or surgical solutions. Today there are exciting medical developments which can help women live healthier, more active lifestyles.”
“We understand what you are going through,” added LeCroy, “and we are dedicated to improving your quality of life.”
To learn more, please call or visit:
The Virginia Women’s Continence Center at Virginia Women’s Center
2240 John Rolfe Parkway
804.288.4084
http://www.VirginiaWomensCenter.com
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