March 2026

 

 

Pelvic floor symptoms are extremely common in midlife, yet many women are surprised to learn that a specialty exists specifically to treat them. Concerns such as urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, or bladder urgency are often assumed to be a normal part of aging. In reality, these conditions fall within the field of urogynecology and many are highly treatable. This week, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Alexandra Tabakin, a fellowship-trained urogynecologist practicing in Central New Jersey.

Dr. Alexandra Tabakin is a fellowship-trained urologist and urogynecologist dedicated to caring for patients throughout central New Jersey. She practices at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, where she serves as an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Urology. Although she takes care of adult women of all ages, she specializes in treating midlife women.

 

Dr. Tabakin completed three years of advanced fellowship training in urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery and treats a wide range of pelvic floor disorders, including urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, overactive bladder, and recurrent urinary conditions. She offers both non-surgical and surgical treatment options, including advanced minimally invasive and robotic procedures.

 

A proud New Jersey native, Dr. Tabakin is honored to provide compassionate, expert care to patients in her own community.

Instagram: @njurogynecology

 

A: So many women struggle with pelvic floor disorders, which can occur at any stage of life but most commonly in midlife. Women coming to the office are often experiencing urinary incontinence (leakage of urine), pelvic organ prolapse (also known as a dropped bladder or uterus), overactive bladder (urinary urgency, frequency), vaginal masses, recurrent UTIs, and many more.

 

A: Urinary and pelvic symptoms like pressure can indicate a number of treatable conditions, all with different prevention/treatment strategies. There is no one-size-fits-all recommendation. If you are experiencing any bothersome symptoms, I recommend evaluation with a urogynecologist for a personalized treatment plan.

 

A: While many symptoms women experience may be related to aging, they can still be bothersome and are often treatable. Because most pelvic floor conditions are not life threatening, we treat patients based on their degree of bother and what their treatment goals are.

 

A: If you are suffering from urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, or other pelvic floor conditions, please know that you are not alone and help is available to improve your quality of life. Make an appointment with a urogynecologist or pelvic health specialist to learn about the options available.

 

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