Urogynecologist Helps Women Regain Comfort, Control and Confidence

For many women, issues like urinary leakage, pelvic pressure or discomfort during everyday activities can be more than inconvenient—they can be life-limiting.

For David Williams, D.O., a urogynecologist practicing at Urogynecology of East Alabama, breaking the stigma that these problems are simply an inevitable part of getting older is crucial. 

“I think it is important for patients to understand that while the symptoms they are experiencing are common with aging, they are not a normal part of aging,” Williams said. 

Urogynecology is a subspecialty of gynecology that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders. These disorders affect the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that support the bladder, uterus, and rectum, and can cause urinary leakage, a feeling of pelvic pressure or bulging, or difficulty controlling bowel movements.

Urogynecology of East Alabama takes a comprehensive and personalized approach to care for each patient. Each patient’s evaluation begins with a detailed review of her symptoms, medical history, and lifestyle. Advanced diagnostic tools help pinpoint the underlying causes of discomfort, and individualized treatment plans are designed to fit each woman’s needs and goals.

“Any woman with urinary incontinence, whether it is incontinence that occurs when laughing, coughing or sneezing, or the ‘I can’t get to the bathroom’ type of incontinence, can see me directly or be referred by their gynecologist.”

For some women, their condition can be managed with treatment plans involving physical therapy exercises tailored toward pelvic floor disorders, medication or medical devices. For others, minimally invasive surgical techniques provide effective, long-term solutions. Williams performs procedures such as sling surgery, sacral colpopexy and hysterectomies. 

Regardless of their treatment plan, Williams’s goal for his patients is always the same: to restore function, confidence and improve quality of life. 

“All of these things are very fixable and very treatable,” Williams said. “There is no reason for a woman to live with urinary incontinence for decades of her life and avoid going out into social settings because of potential embarrassment.”

By offering expertise in both gynecology and urology, urogynecologists like Williams are uniquely equipped to address the complex interplay of pelvic organs and functions. This integrated perspective allows for precise diagnosis and more effective treatment, often transforming what had been a source of daily frustration into a story of empowerment and healing.

Women who are facing symptoms such as urinary incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Williams for a consultation. Appointments can be requested online, or by calling Urogynecology of East Alabama at 334-528-5970.

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About East Alabama Health

East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital in Valley, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinics and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area. EAMC is a 314-bed regional referral hospital that is currently under construction to add 30 critical care beds. EAMC-Lanier Rural Emergency Hospital provides emergency and outpatient services while its campus also features a nursing home and an ambulatory surgery center. East Alabama Health employs about 3,800 people and is the second largest employer in the region, trailing only Auburn University.