Who we are
We're dedicated to solving problems.
Minnesota Women's Care is the best resource for women who want to solve complex health and pelvic floor issues. We work with each and every patient to find the best path forward to restore good health and the ability to live life to the fullest. We listen to you.
Our Urogynecology Team
The multi-disciplinary Urogynecology Team at Minnesota Women's Care is led by board-certified urogynecologist Dr. Melvin Ashford.
Dr. Ashford was one of the first board certified urogynecologists in the state of Minnesota and has a track record of more than 17 years of clinical and surgical excellence. Patients really like his professional, thoughtful, and kind approach.
Surgery is NOT the only answer!
Our innovative and comprehensive treatment programs start with an accurate diagnosis. We use rehabilitative and curative care plans that are attentive to our patients' emotional, educational and physical needs.
Remember: Surgery is NOT the only answer. Our urogynecologists offer a number of non-surgical options that have helped many women find relief from troublesome symptoms. These treatments include in-house pelvic floor therapy, platelet-rich plasma injections, laser treatments, urethral bulking procedures, and Urgent PC. We’ll work with you to find the right solution.
We're here for you
Talk with us. We can help.
Make an appointment with urogynecology team and take that first step to restoring your health. Simply let us know with this form and we'll be back in touch with appointment options. You can also call us directly during business hours at 651-600-3035.
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About Pelvic Floor Disorders
What conditions are treated by Urogynecologists?
Urogynecology is the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic floor disorders which involve the complex system of muscles, ligaments, connective tissue, and nerves that help support and control the rectum, uterus, vagina, and bladder. Damage to the pelvic floor can occur for any number of reasons including childbirth, repeated heavy lifting, chronic disease or surgery.
Our urogynecologists treat a full range of pelvic floor disorders, including:
- Urinary incontinence: loss of bladder or bowel control with leakage of urine or feces
- Prolapse: descent of pelvic organs; a bulge and/or pressure; “dropped” uterus, bladder, vagina or rectum
- Emptying disorders: difficulty urinating or moving bowels
- Pelvic pain: discomfort to the lower back, pelvis or bladder and/or urethra
- Overactive Bladder: frequent need to void, bladder pressure, urgency, urge incontinence (difficulty holding back urine when having the urge to urinate)
- Fistulas: abnormal hole between the vagina and rectum (recto-vaginal), vagina and urethra (urethrovaginal), or vagina and the bladder (vesicovaginal)