Novant Health Pelvic Health Center

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the Pelvic Health team!

10/13/2025

Check out our amazing providers at the Novant Health Pelvic Health Center!

Our specialized care team includes urogynecologists, urologists, colorectal surgeons, gynecologists and physical therapists, helping provide you with a complete care team for simple to complex pelvic health problems. Learn more about our physicians and providers here.

07/29/2025

What is an exercise you can do in the middle of summer that won’t make you break a sweat? Check out the article below for the answer…..Remember - the best exercise for you is the one you do!

Bladder control depends on muscles working together when the bladder is filling. The bladder muscle should be relaxed and the muscles around the urethra (the tube that urine passes through), called the pelvic floor muscles, should be tight.

07/14/2025

When you are dealing urinary frequency you may wonder “How much water should i be drinking?”. Check out the article below for some guidance.

The National Association For Continence provides education, community and support to those living with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor health disorders.

07/14/2025

Check out this article on urinary incontinence.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Timothy Chase, a urogynecologist with Novant Health, who explains the differences between stress incontinence and urge incontinence. The good news is, despite the cause of bladder leaks or challenges, a specialist ...

06/17/2025

Urinary incontinence is common but not normal. If you are experiencing urinary incontinence we are here to help you find the best solution possible.
Click this link to learn more about urinary incontinence.

The National Association For Continence provides education, community and support to those living with bladder, bowel or pelvic floor health disorders.

04/09/2024

Dr. Jack Smith is one of only two doctors trained in North Carolina to administer the ProACT system used to treat male urinary incontinence. Read more about this procedure and how it changed one patients life.

When Buddy Coats had his prostate removed three years ago as part of cancer treatment, the Lexington, North Carolina man wasn’t prepared for the emotions that came with urinary incontinence. This side effect of a radical prostatectomy is experienced ...

04/09/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Doug Miyazaki on receiving the ACE OF INNOVATION award at the 2024 International Medical Simulation of Healthcare Society meeting.

06/13/2022

Pelvic Physical Therapy is a important tool in improving pelvic health. Read about how Sandy Lacoma, one of the pelvic physical therapist at Novant Health Rehabilitation Center, co-located at the Pelvic Health Center in Winston Salem, worked with her patient to address pelvic pain.

https://s2.bl-1.com/h/dq9JYSYX?url=https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/pelvic-physical-therapy

06/03/2022

Read this AARP article featuring Dr. Braxton discussing "Six ways to stop peeing so much".

​​Frequent urination and overactive bladder are common, but they are not a normal part of aging. Adjusting your diet and trying Kegel exercises can help.​​

04/11/2022

Congratulations to Dr. Doug Miyazaki on being named as one of the three top Gynecologists in Winston Salem NC!

Expert recommended Top 3 Gynecologists in Winston Salem, NC. How do we actually find? ThreeBestRated.com 50-Point Inspection includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, reviews, ratings, satisfaction, trust and cost to the general excellence.

02/21/2022

John J. Smith, MD, talks about Botox for urinary incontinence

The drug works by reducing the muscle contractions that cause leaks and urgency. It’s highly effective and works for well many of those who try it.