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Welcome to Tulane Urology's Focus on Female Health

Tulane Urology is excited to have Dr. Alexis Chesrow MD, FPMRS as Director of Female Health for the Urology Department.

 

Dr. Chesrow is a fellowship-trained urologist who is board certified in both Urology and Female Pelvic Floor Reconstructive Surgery (often called Urogynecology). 

 

She specializes in the treatment of vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence, female sexual dysfunction, pelvic floor disorders, and urinary fistulas. She also serves as a referral center for those who have had previous interventions and for complicated vaginal mesh issues.   

 

Dr. Chesrow emphasizes a collaborative approach with her patients. She strives to customize treatment options to every patient’s individual needs. Dr. Chesrow feels great care should also be a good experience.

 

Pelvic issues and incontinence can truly have a negative impact on one’s quality of life.  Tulane Urology is thrilled to offer solutions that range from minor office procedures to advanced robotic surgeries, allowing us to address the scope of our patient’s specific needs.  

 

  • vaginal prolapse (cystocele, rectocele, enterocele, uterine prolapse)

  • overactive bladder and urge incontinence. 

  • stress urinary incontinence 

  • sexual dysfunction and low libido 

  • pelvic floor dysfunction 

  • neurourology (patients with neurological disorders that impact the bladder)

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Alexis Chesrow, MD, FPMRS

Dr. Alexis Chesrow, Director of Women's Health for Tulane Urology Department

FPMRS: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Overactive Bladder

Urgency to urinate without any significant warning can be concerning to many women.

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is another major urologic issue affecting females.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Approximately 40 percent of women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime.

Female Sexual Dysfunction

Female Sexual Dysfunction (FSD) is not an uncommon problem.

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