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Our Approach

At Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, we understand the personal nature of pelvic health concerns. Our pelvic floor specialists provide care in a peaceful, respectful and compassionate environment, partnering with you to create a treatment plan customized to your condition, symptoms and individual needs.

Our approach focuses on treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis. From your initial evaluation through recovery, our team combines clinical expertise with supportive care to guide you every step of the way. When appropriate, we emphasize conservative and non-surgical therapies, while also offering advanced procedural options to ensure the most effective and least invasive care possible.

Pelvic floor disorders can develop for many reasons, including childbirth, aging, hormonal changes, cancer treatment, neurological conditions or weakened pelvic muscles. At Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, we provide expert care for a full range of pelvic floor conditions, from common concerns to more complex issues, using evidence-based, patient-centered treatment options.

For many, pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) such as incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse can feel uncomfortable, sensitive or even embarrassing. These conditions often affect daily routines, confidence and overall quality of life.

Urinary conditions

  • Stress urinary incontinence
  • Urge incontinence and overactive bladder
  • Urinary urgency and frequent urination, including nighttime symptoms (nocturia)
  • Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Interstitial cystitis or painful bladder syndrome
  • Urinary retention or difficulty emptying the bladder
  • Neurogenic bladder

Pelvic floor and pelvic support disorders

  • Pelvic organ prolapse
  • Anterior vaginal wall prolapse (cystocele)
  • Posterior vaginal wall prolapse (rectocele)
  • Apical or vaginal vault prolapse
  • Rectal prolapse
  • Pelvic floor dysfunction
  • Fistulas
  • Childbirth injuries or abnormal healing

Bowel conditions

  • Fecal incontinence or bowel leakage
  • Chronic constipation
  • Difficulty with bowel emptying
  • Rectal or pelvic pain

Pelvic pain and sexual health concerns

  • Acute or chronic pelvic pain
  • Painful bladder or pelvic discomfort
  • Sexual dysfunction, including pain or discomfort during intercourse

Our urologists and urogynecologists bring deep experience in pelvic floor therapy, office‑based treatments, and advanced minimally invasive and robotic‑assisted procedures when surgery is the best option for long‑term relief. Above all, our goal is to restore function, reduce symptoms and help you return to life with greater comfort and confidence.

By offering a full spectrum of conservative, minimally invasive and surgical treatment options, our team is committed to improving quality of life while supporting faster recovery and reduced risk of complications.

Surgeries and treatments for pelvic floor disorders include:

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT)
  • Biofeedback therapy
  • Medications
  • Percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS)
  • Intravesical botulinum toxin (Botox™) injections
  • Tibial neuromodulation (TNM)
  • Sacral neuromodulation (SNM)
  • Pessary devices
  • Urethral and anal bulking
  • Mid-urethral slings
  • Sphincteroplasty
  • Minimally invasive surgeries for prolapse for all age ranges

How Our Doctors Are Helping Patients

“The best part of my job is helping women understand all of the treatment options available – from new medications to simple outpatient procedures that take a matter of minutes to perform. There are so many more successful options than even 10 years ago – and every day, I have the chance to restore a woman's quality of life, often after years of symptoms and inconvenience.”

Dr Santos
Melanie R. Santos, M.D.

“The best part of my job is helping women understand all of the treatment options available – from new medications to simple outpatient procedures that take a matter of minutes to perform. There are so many more successful options than even 10 years ago – and every day, I have the chance to restore a woman's quality of life, often after years of symptoms and inconvenience.”

Find a Doctor

At Providence, you'll have access to a vast network of dedicated and compassionate providers who offer personalized care by focusing on treatment, prevention and health education.

Recognition

U.S. News & World Report - High Performing Hospital in Hip Fracture (2025-26)