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Dr. Katherine Leigh Woodburn, MD is an urologist in Winston-Salem, NC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). She graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Leigh Woodburn, MD is affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health and WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES.
140 Charlois Boulevard
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
3903 N. Elm Street
Greensboro, NC 27455
404 West Westwood Avenue Suite 205
High Point, NC 27262
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
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.
Pessary
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.
Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.
The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:
The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.
Dr. Katherine Leigh Woodburn, MD graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2015. She completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.
Medical School: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2015)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (2019)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: North Carolina
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Leigh Woodburn, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Coloplast Corp |
$204
ALTIS $146 |
RESTORELLE $58 |
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Medtronic USA, Inc. |
$76
INTERSTIM $76 |
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Boston Scientific Corporation |
$53
Solyx $53 |
Food and Beverage | $333 |
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Dr. Katherine Woodburn is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). She works in Winston-Salem, NC, High Point, NC, and Greensboro, NC. Clinical interests for Dr. Woodburn include surgical repair, hematuria (blood in urine), and botulinum toxin. Dr. Woodburn graduated from UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. She completed her residency training at Cleveland Clinic. She is professionally affiliated with Wake Forest Baptist Health.