If you're dealing with urinary incontinence or vaginal laxity, Emsella might be an option for you! Dr. Canter completed a three year fellowship specializing in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery after a residency dedicated to Women's Health in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Georgetown University Medical Center.
She is board certified in both Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Canter began incorporating robotic surgery into her reconstructive procedures in 2006. Dr. Canter performed the first robotic hysterectomy in the DC Metropolitan area. She provides traditional and cutting edge procedures to give her patients the latest treatment options.
She is board certified in both Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Canter began incorporating robotic surgery into her reconstructive procedures in 2006. Dr. Canter performed the first robotic hysterectomy in the DC Metropolitan area. She provides traditional and cutting edge procedures to give her patients the latest treatment options.
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At the Urogynecology Center of Northern Virginia, Dr. Maria Canter and her staff offer a safe and supportive environment for treating women's intimate health. Dr. Canter has served women in the Northern Virginia area for over 12 years by providing surgical and nonsurgical solutions to treat urinary incontinence, vaginal prolapse, fecal incontinence and sexual dysfunction in women.
Diagnostic Procedures
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Use of a pediatric sized catheter to drain urine from the bladder. This may be done to determine if you empty your bladder appropriately, or to collect urine specimens to send to the lab. A procedure that involves placing a tiny camera though the urethra into the bladder to visualize these areas. A bladder function test involving the use of a tiny catheter in the bladder and one in the vagina or rectum.
Urinary Incontinence
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Urinary incontinence isn't something you think about much-until it affects your life. While it doesn't always indicate a severe medical problem, it can be a time-consuming and embarrassing condition. At Urogynecology Center NoVa, double board-certified Dr. Maria Canter can help you to diagnose and treat your urinary incontinence so that you can regain control of your bladder, and your life.
Overactive Bladder
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Overactive Bladder is a condition in which the muscles of the bladder contract unexpectedly causing a sudden urinary urge, frequent urges to urinate and may even experience urinary incontinence related to the urge. In fact, approximately one-third of patients will experience "wet" overactive bladder meaning that they have urinary incontinence related to urge.
Fecal Incontinence
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Fecal loss can be a debilitating condition that can result in social isolation. It is thought that up to 15% of people struggle with fecal incontinence. There can be various reasons why a woman can have fecal incontinence, but there are options to improve fecal loss and get you back to living your life.
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