Your Gynocolgist may be an expert in her field. However, her field is typically limited to the medical practice dealing with the health of the female reproductive systems (vagina, uterus, and ovaries) and the breasts. The treatments offered at Charlotte Center for Pelvic Health require a different type of specialized knowledge. Your gynecologist is not likely trained in managing clinical problems associated with dysfunction of the pelvic floor and bladder. That would require additional multiple years of surgical and medical training (training that Dr. Hettiarachchi has). Pelvic floor disorders affect the bladder, reproductive organs, and bowels. Urogynecologists and Female Urologist with additional Board Certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS) are responsible for the care of women who have experienced trauma to the perineum during childbirth, urinary incontinence, female genital prolapse, Lichen sclerosus, painful intercourse, dyperunia and pelvic organ prolapse to name a few. A FPMRS has the expertise in this field to perform procedures, surgery or non-invasive treatments.