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Dr. Ashley Huber, MD is an urogynecologist in Princeton, NJ specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.
The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:
Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.
For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis
may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.
In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.
Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.
Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.
Dr. Ashley Huber, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Connecticut.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board certifications: Obstetrics and Gynecology (2023)
Licensed In: Connecticut
Dr. Ashley Huber, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Savings Plus, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Gold, WellCare, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, First Health POS, First Health HMO, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Oxford PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare PPO, Highmark Blue Shield First Priority Life (FPLIC) - AffordaBlue PPO, Aetna Advantra Credit Value, Clover Health Classic HMO, Highmark Blue Shield Freedom Blue PPO, Clover Health Choice, PA Health & Wellness Ambetter, Qualcare POS, Qualcare Workers Comp, Medicare - New Jersey, Claim Watcher (Homestead/ INDECs) Open Access, Aetna Advantra Value, Aetna Advantra Eagle POS, Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360) EPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Blue Access PPO, Highmark Blue Shield My Direct Blue EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - HMO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Ruby HMO SNP, Aetna Advantra Premier Plus PPO, Highmark Blue Shield BlueCare Custom PPO, BS of New Jersey Advantage - EPO, Aetna Premier, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Assured Diamond HMO SNP, PA Health & Wellness Community HealthChoices, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Premier, Aetna Flexible Five, Highmark Blue Shield PPO, Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health) Payor Access Agreement, Centivo EPO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - PPO, Preferred Health Care/Eliance PPO, Oxford Health Plan POS, Aetna Advantra Cares D-SNP, Highmark Blue Shield Complete Blue PPO Choice Deluxe, Aetna APCN Plus (Multi-Tier), Aetna Premier Plus, Aetna Philly Prime, Clover Health Choice Value PPO, Aetna Upfront Advantage, Aetna Freedom Core, Qualcare HMO, PA Health & Wellness Allwell - SNP, Aetna Advantra Eagle HMO, Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA, Aetna Advantra Value Plus, Longevity Health Plan of New Jersey, Preferred Health Care/Eliance EPO, Clover Health Value, Aetna Student Health Plan PPO and Aetna PPO APCN.
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Dr. Ashley Huber has obtained a license to practice in Connecticut.
