Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP is a women's health provider in San Diego, CA specializing in women's health and urogynecology. Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP is affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California.
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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.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Volume of procedures performed by Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated as a women's health provider in San Diego, CA were urologic procedures, neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures and vaginal irrigation (douche).
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.
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She is certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board and has a state license in California.
Board Certification: American Midwifery Certification Board
Licensed In: California
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These charts describe general payments received by Laura Aughinbaugh, CNM, NP, DNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ms. Laura Aughinbaugh is a specialist in women's health and urogynecology in San Diego, CA. Her clinical interests encompass urinary tract infection (UTI) and pelvic organ prolapse. She is professionally affiliated with UC San Diego Health and Regents of the University of California. According to UC San Diego Health, Ms. Aughinbaugh is currently accepting new patients at her office in San Diego, CA.
