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Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Cain, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Live Oak, TX specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Cain, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio, University Health, COMMUNITY MEDICINE ASSOCIATES and THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.
The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:
Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.
For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis
may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.
In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.
Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Cain, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Texas.
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals (2021)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Licensed In: Texas
Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Cain, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Abigail Elizabeth Cain, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, Galaxy Health Network, Coventry, Blue California, Trustmark , WellCare Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Superior Health Plan, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator, Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Zelis - Third Party Administrator, Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator, El Paso Health - CHIP, Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, OptumHealth - Transplant Network, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange), Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products), Entrust - Third Party Administrator, SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products), HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)), Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Interlink - Transplant Network, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator, Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Insurance Accepted, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, WebTPA - Third Party Administrator, International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO), LifeTrac - Transplant Network, 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children) and Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn.
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Dr. Abigail Cain is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. These areas are among her clinical interests: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), menopause, and menstrual disorders. Her professional affiliations include UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. Dr. Cain seems to honor Trustmark, Blue California, Coventry, and more. UT Health San Antonio reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in San Antonio, TX. She attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
